So, you’re stuck. You’ve opened a memory, seen a fuzzy image of a wooden board, and now you’re wandering around the Valley like a lost tourist. Honestly, trying to find the board from the memory in Dreamlight Valley is one of those quests that feels way harder than it actually is because the game doesn't exactly hold your hand. It's part of the "Lost Loves and Missing Memories" questline for Anna, and if you aren't looking in the exact right spot, you'll swear your game is glitched. It isn't. You just need to know where the developers hid the thing.
The Memory is a Liar (Sort Of)
When you interact with the memory shard, you see a picture of a wooden board near some water. It looks like it could be anywhere. Dazzle Beach? Maybe. The Glade of Trust? Possibly. But if you look closer at the background of that memory, you’ll notice the distinct, somewhat gloomy foliage of the Forest of Valor. That is your primary hunting ground.
Most people make the mistake of looking near the main river or the bridge. Don't do that. You’re looking for a specific item that blends in perfectly with the dirt. It’s not a glowing quest item until you’re practically standing on top of it.
Where is the Board, Exactly?
To find the board from the memory, you need to head to the Forest of Valor. Go toward the area near Kristoff’s climbing gear—if you haven’t moved it—or specifically, look near the edge of the river that runs through the Forest, specifically on the side closer to the Frosted Heights entrance.
The board is usually sitting right on the ground near the water's edge. It looks like a flat, rectangular piece of wood. It doesn’t sparkle from a distance like a dropped gem or a buried star hole. It just... sits there. Once you get close enough, your cursor or character focus will highlight it. Pick it up. That’s the first piece of the puzzle.
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Why This Quest Step Trips Everyone Up
Gameloft loves to hide things in plain sight. This isn't like the "Ruler's Diary" pages that have a golden glow. The board is meant to look like debris. If your Forest of Valor is cluttered with night thorns, rocks, or those annoying small trees, you might literally walk over it five times without realizing it.
I’ve seen players spend hours clearing the entire Forest just to find it. You don't necessarily have to do that, but it helps to go into "Furniture Mode" and move some trees around if you’re really struggling to spot it. Sometimes the RNG (Random Number Generation) of where debris spawns can slightly obscure the board's physical location, though it usually stays fixed near the riverbank.
The Second and Third Boards
Wait, you thought there was only one? The quest actually requires you to find more pieces to "repair" the memory. After you find the first board from the memory, you’ll likely be prompted to find more or talk to Anna.
- The Forest Board: Near the river, as discussed.
- The Beach Board: This one is actually at Dazzle Beach. Look near the cave where you first met Ursula. It’s often tucked into the sand near the grassy transition.
- The Final Piece: Usually found near the bridge in the Forest of Valor, often requiring you to have upgraded your shovel to remove the stumps if it spawned on the "locked" side of the biome.
Actually, a lot of players get frustrated here because they forget that Dreamlight Valley is a game of progression. If you haven't upgraded your tools with Maui or Anna yet, certain parts of the riverbank are inaccessible. If the memory shows a spot you can't reach, go level up your friendship with Anna first. She gives you the shovel upgrade that breaks those pesky tree stumps.
Steps to Fix a "Bugged" Spawn
Sometimes, the board really doesn't show up. It’s rare, but it happens. Before you message support, try these:
- Restart the game. Classic, but it refreshes the item layers.
- Check your inventory. I know it sounds silly, but check if you accidentally picked it up while spamming the "A" or "E" button while harvesting wood.
- Move houses. If you placed a character's house (like Mimi's or Buzz's) right on the riverbank, the board might be underneath the house's "footprint." Go into Furniture Mode and scoot the house over.
Connecting the Dots with Anna and Kristoff
This quest is all about restoring Kristoff’s memories. Once you find the board from the memory, you have to take it to a crafting station. You aren't just finding a board; you're finding the pieces of a Repair Station.
You'll need:
- The boards you found.
- Iron Ingots (Start mining in the Glade or Forest now, you'll need them).
- Hardwood.
The board is the "unique" item, but the rest is just standard grinding. Honestly, the iron is the real bottleneck in this game, not the memory board.
Is it Worth the Hassle?
Look, Kristoff is one of the most useful characters in the game because once you finish his questline, he opens a stall. That stall sells Coal, Iron, and Gold. If you’re tired of hitting rocks for hours just to make one piece of furniture, finding this board is your ticket to freedom.
The quest "Lost Loves and Missing Memories" is the gatekeeper. Just get through the Forest of Valor search, fix the board, and get that stall upgraded.
Technical Realities of Quest Spawns
In the current 2026 build of Disney Dreamlight Valley, item tracking has improved, but "ground spawns" still rely on the biome's grid. If your biome is at the "item limit" (too many decorations), the board might struggle to appear. If you're a heavy decorator, try deleting a few paths or bushes in the Forest to let the game’s script "breathe."
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Also, keep in mind that the lighting in the Forest of Valor changes drastically based on the time of day you're playing. If you’re hunting at "night" in-game, the brown board on brown dirt is a nightmare to see. Set your "Offset Time" in the settings to midday so you have maximum visibility. It makes a world of difference for these "find the object" tasks.
Actionable Next Steps for Success
To wrap this up and get back to actually enjoying your Valley, follow this exact sequence:
- Check the Forest of Valor riverbank specifically on the side closest to the Frosted Heights. Look for a plain wooden rectangle.
- Clear the area of any night thorns or dropped wood to make the quest item stand out.
- Verify your shovel level. If the board is behind a tree stump you can't break, focus on Anna's friendship quests until she upgrades your shovel.
- Gather 10 Iron Ingots and 10 Hardwood ahead of time. You’re going to need them the second you pick that board up and talk to Anna.
- Use Furniture Mode as a "drone camera" to scan the ground from a bird's eye view. It's much faster than walking.