The Vale of Eternity
- Players
- 2-4
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 3 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).
- 2.1 / 5
- Year
- 2023
About the game
The Vale of Eternity has two to four players acting as tamers who hunt mythical creatures - drawn from myths across the world - to build a collection of powerful minions. Each round you draft cards from the board, then sell, tame, or summon them, before resolving the active effects of creatures already summoned. Cards serve multiple purposes at once, doubling as currency, minions, and triggered abilities. Its quick forty-five-minute playtime and vibrant mythological roster keep games feeling fresh from one session to the next.
Hobbli's Notes
Hobbli likes how cleverly this weaves multi-use cards into a fast drafting engine, giving each mythical creature real strategic weight. The variety of world mythologies represented gives it broad appeal, and its quick playtime makes it an easy repeat pick.
What we like
- Clever multi-use card design.
- Quick forty-five-minute playtime.
- Wide variety of mythological creatures for replayability.
- Accessible rules with meaningful strategic depth.
Keep in mind
- Some luck in card availability during drafting.
- Direct player interaction is limited.
- Smaller expansion ecosystem so far as a newer title.
Who it's for
Casual-to-mid-weight strategy gamers aged 10+ who enjoy drafting and engine building, in groups of two to four.
