- BGG rating
- 7.3
Rules assistance for Villages of Valeria: Monuments
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–5 players
- 30–60 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.5/5
Rules assistant for Villages of Valeria: Monuments
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Villages of Valeria: Monuments is an expansion for Villages of Valeria released in 2016 for 1–5 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Isaias Vallejo and Rick Holzgrafe and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Open Drafting.
About the game
Monuments introduces hard to build Monuments to the game. When built, Monuments will bring a lot of Victory Points to your Village, but be sure to keep an eye on the end conditions because someone might end the game before you have a chance to complete your construction! 8 new Monuments are included, along with 4 new Adventurers (Peddler, Captain, Mage, & Baker) and a Rules Reference card.
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- Daily Magic Games
- Games Factory Publishing
Questions and answers
Villages of Valeria: Monuments supports 1–5 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Villages of Valeria: Monuments is 30–60 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Villages of Valeria: Monuments for ages 14 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Villages of Valeria: Monuments has a complexity rating of 2.5 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Villages of Valeria: Monuments belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and City Building. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Open Drafting. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Villages of Valeria: Monuments are: Isaias Vallejo and Rick Holzgrafe. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Villages of Valeria: Monuments as an expansion for Villages of Valeria. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Villages of Valeria to use it. Check that your edition of Villages of Valeria is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.