game profile

A Feast for Odin

Action-board monster, Tetris-y plunder

BGG · boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/177736

A Feast for Odin is a heavy game (weight 9/10). The decision tree is among the deepest in the hobby (10/10), with meaningful long-term planning every turn. Decisions come at a steady pace (6/10) — engaged without being exhausting. There's meaningful but indirect interaction (interaction 5/10) — shared resources, catch-up effects, or watch-and-react moments. Direct attacks are minimal (2/10) — the friction comes from contention, not aggression.

Of every game in our catalog, A Feast for Odin is closest to Carnegie (92% profile match) but scores higher on weight (9 vs. 8).

WeightDepthDensityInteractionConflictNegotiationInputOutputCatch-upThemeEngineNarrative
Solo8/10
Fiddly9/10
Players
2P3P4P1P5+P

The 12-axis profile

Every score is on a 0–10 scale. The rubric and methodology behind these numbers is documented in the README.

Thinking

how much brainwork?
Weight
9
Depth
10
Density
6

A Feast for Odin is a heavy game (weight 9/10). The decision tree is among the deepest in the hobby (10/10), with meaningful long-term planning every turn. Decisions come at a steady pace (6/10) — engaged without being exhausting.

Interaction

how multiplayer is the multiplayer?
Interaction
5
Conflict
2
Negotiation
0

There's meaningful but indirect interaction (interaction 5/10) — shared resources, catch-up effects, or watch-and-react moments. Direct attacks are minimal (2/10) — the friction comes from contention, not aggression.

Luck

where does luck live?
Input
5
Output
2
Catch-up
4

Variance is moderate (input 5, output 2/10). Catch-up is moderate (4/10).

Experience

how does it feel?
Theme
7
Engine
7
Narrative
4

The theme is well-integrated (7/10). There's a clear engine-building feel (engine 7/10).

Variance is moderate (input 5, output 2/10). Catch-up is moderate (4/10).

The theme is well-integrated (7/10). There's a clear engine-building feel (engine 7/10).

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Frequently asked

Answers derived directly from A Feast for Odin's 12-axis profile.

Is A Feast for Odin good solo?
Yes — A Feast for Odin has an excellent solo mode (solo 8/10). Many players consider it a top-tier solo experience.
What player count is A Feast for Odin best at?
A Feast for Odin is at its best at 2P, 3P, 4P; with 1P also strong; 5+P is the weakest count.
Is A Feast for Odin a heavy game?
Yes — A Feast for Odin is a heavy game (weight 9/10). Expect a serious rules teach and a multi-hour first session.
How much luck is there in A Feast for Odin?
A Feast for Odin has moderate variance (input 5/10, output 2/10).
Is A Feast for Odin confrontational?
A Feast for Odin is largely non-confrontational (interaction 5/10, conflict 2/10) — leans toward parallel play.

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