Dwarf Valley
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Dwarf Valley
Create magic circles in the board game Dwarf Valley
Enter the blossoming world of dwarfism in the board game Dwarf Valley. The magic of nature awaits at every turn. In the game, you become a pair of meadow gnomes who go to the Magic Harvest Festival every spring. Your task is to work together to grow mushrooms, collect flowers and create magic circles to infuse the magical energy needed to hide your village from the eyes of the people. Dwarf Valley is a poetic family game for 2 to 4 players aged 12 and up. You should allow approximately 45 minutes per game. The game is ideal for those looking for a visually captivating experience with a well thought out strategy and a pleasant atmosphere.
12+
recommended age
2-4 players
number of players
45 minutes
length of one gameKey features of the board game Dwarf Valley
- Magical strategy with poetic graphics for the whole family
- Grow mushrooms, create magic circles and protect the village from the curious
- Hand-illustrated parts and quality wooden components
- Simple rules accessible to all players
- Strategic depth and cascading effects for experienced players
- No two games are the same thanks to random pieces and signposts
- Story elements and thematic immersion without direct conflict between players
The atmosphere of the game
Each stroke is a poetic construction of a garden, where the harmony of shapes, the colours of nature and the subtle magic of nature come together in a single moment, creating an unforgettable experience. The hand-illustrated pieces and magical motifs create an unforgettable artistic impression that will draw you into the world of meadow gnomes from the very first unfolding. The simple rules make the game accessible to everyone, while the strategic options will offer a challenge even to those who have a lot of experience with board games. Thanks to the random selection of pieces, different signposts and action choices, no two games are the same, which encourages repeated play without feeling stereotyped. Cascading effects reward clever planning and allow you to develop moves that are satisfying both mechanically and aesthetically.
Game system and gaming experience
Dwarf Valley avoids direct interaction, yet retains a competitive dynamic - ideal for peaceful players and family play. Flower picking, spell making and mushroom trading create an elegantly interconnected system that rewards a variety of play styles. Precision craftsmanship, quality wooden components and magnetic player boards contribute to a pleasant physical playing experience. Poetic lyrics and fleshed-out characters give the game a narrative framework that encourages thematic immersion and empathy with the characters. Suitable for evenings with friends and quiet family afternoons, Dwarf Valley is a game that will delight you with its pace and atmosphere.
What the game is about
During the game, each player selects and places the garden pieces that form the mushroom paths. The goal is to create closed magic circles that will yield rewards in the form of mushrooms and victory points. The bigger the circle you create, the more benefits you get. Use the dwarves on the game board to claim paths, visit the Flower Market, sell mushrooms at the Windy Market, or activate signposts for additional benefits. Combinations of actions often trigger a cascade of effects that greatly enhance your options. In the end, the winner is the one who collects the most points for flowers, magic circles and treasures. This will earn him the right to wear the Red Hat and become the village mayor - at least until the next festival.
History of the game and its creators
Gnome Hollow was designed by American game designer Ammon Anderson, who also did most of the illustrations. The cover was created by American illustrator Patrick Spaziante. The story texts were written by Manny Vega, screenwriter and author of interactive projects. The game was released by USAopoly in 2024. The Czech localization was also in 2024, but the game itself is currently in production and will be available in the second half of 2025.
Package contents
92 garden pieces, 1 piece of stump, 8 pieces of wild flowers, 32 flower tokens, 1 part sunset, 110 mushroom tokens, 57 treasure chips, 1 plate of the Windy Market, 1 board of garden pieces, 1 mushroom shop board, 21 Windy Market tokens, 1 first player token (symbolic Red Cap), 4 magnetic player boards, 4 overview cards, 32 wooden magic circle indicators, 7 wooden indicators, 8 wooden dwarfs, 1 retractable cloth bag, Rules in Czech
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Asmodee Czech Republic, s.r.o., Novozámecká 4/495, 198 00 Praha 9, +420 281 930 585, [email protected] 
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