Quests of Valeria
- Players
- 1-5
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 2 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 45 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 14+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 2.2 / 5
- Year
- 2017
About the game
Quests of Valeria casts players as Guild Masters recruiting citizens to complete quests posted in the tavern of the Capital City. Each turn, you take two actions from drawing cards, hiring citizens, reserving quests, or completing quests, building combos as hired citizens trigger bonus actions in your guild. Citizens are paid for by discarding cards from your hand, so managing your hand efficiently is key to chaining powerful moves. The game ends once a player completes five quests, and the highest-scoring guild wins. It's a fast-playing set collection game with satisfying engine-building potential.
Hobbli's Notes
Quests of Valeria packs a surprising amount of combo-building into a small box and a short playtime: Hobbli's editorial team especially likes how hiring citizens can chain into free bonus actions, creating that classic 'engine clicking together' feeling. It's approachable enough for newer gamers but has enough depth to reward repeated plays. A great choice for fans of tableau-building games who want something quick and portable.
What we like
- Combo-triggering citizen abilities create a satisfying engine-building feel.
- Compact box and 45-minute playtime make it easy to bring anywhere.
- Flexible player count from 1 to 5 fits many group sizes.
- Approachable rules make it a good entry point into set collection games.
Keep in mind
- Take That elements can create some direct player conflict.
- Card draw luck can affect which citizens and quests are available.
- May feel repetitive after many plays without expansions.
Who it's for
Good for ages 14+ groups of 1-5 who enjoy set collection and hand management with light engine-building and combo potential.
