Odin

Odin

Card Game
Players
2-6
Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
4 players
Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
15 min
AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
7+
ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
1.2 / 5
Year
2024

About the game

Odin is a fast card-shedding game where players send their Vikings out into the world by playing sets of matching-color or matching-number cards in escalating value. Players can pass and rejoin later, but whoever plays and isn't the lead must take a card from the previous play into their hand. Hands end when a player empties their hand or plays all their remaining cards of one suit or number at once. Whoever accumulates the fewest leftover-card penalty points across hands wins the game.

Hobbli's Notes

We like the clever twist of taking cards back into your hand when you're not the lead: it adds a layer of push-and-pull rarely seen in climbing games. It's light and quick, making it an easy pickup for casual groups. Not a deep strategic game, but a fun, brisk shedding game with a neat hook.

What we like

  • Quick, easy-to-teach card-shedding gameplay.
  • Clever card-taking twist adds unusual tension.
  • Fast 15-minute playtime.
  • Good for a wide range of ages and group sizes.

Keep in mind

  • Limited strategic depth for experienced gamers.
  • Luck of the draw affects starting hand strength.

Who it's for

Good for families and casual gamers aged 7 and up who enjoy quick card-shedding games, in groups of 2-6.

Mechanics

Ladder Climbing

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