Step into the enchanting world of River Valley, where the pristine beauty of glass along the river attracts the most enterprising woodland creatures to build their businesses. In River Valley Glassworks, you take on the role of one such pioneer, drafting colorful glass from the river’s flowing market and crafting it into unique designs in your woodland shop.
The gameplay revolves around a clever tile-placement mechanic. Players begin by strategically placing pieces from their inventory into the river, adhering to specific shapes and placement rules. Each time you place a tile, you open up new possibilities as the river shifts forward, revealing fresh tiles for you to draft. These tiles contain various types of glass, which you must carefully collect and store in your shop to maximize your scoring potential.
As you gather glass, placement is key. Strategically filling rows and columns in your shop will earn you bonus points, but beware of overcollecting any one type of glass, as doing so may result in negative points. Timing and strategy are essential in ensuring that you not only gather the right pieces but also position them in your shop to capitalize on the game’s scoring system.
1 Bag
1 Lake Tile
6 River Tiles
5 Satchel Tiles
5 Glassworks Boards
5 Inventory Markers
1 First Player Marker
132 Acrylic River Glass Pieces
Protective Packaging
Welcome to River Valley! The beautiful pieces of glass that can be found along the river here have attracted the most entrepreneurial of woodland creatures to set up shop.
In River Valley Glassworks, you play as one of these pioneers, drafting glass from the market of river tiles. To do so, you have to play a piece from your inventory into the river. Each river tile can take only a specific shape, and you must play into a space adjacent to where you want to draft from. After you pick up your glass, the river shifts forward, revealing new pieces and new opportunities.
Store the glass you pick up strategically in your shop. Depending on how the glass pieces are placed, your score will change drastically. Fill in rows and columns to gain bonus points, but don't draft too many of one type to avoid negative points!