A Feast for Odin vs Agricola
A side-by-side comparison of two of the most-asked-about board games — using only verified specs from our catalogue. No invented rules, no fluff.
Specs and BoardGameGeek rankings current as of June 2026. Gaps in our data show as a dash (—).
| A Feast for Odin | Agricola | |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2016 | 2007 |
| Players | 1–4 | 1–5 |
| Playtime | ~30 min | ~30 min |
| Recommended age | 12+ | 12+ |
| Complexity (BGG weight) | 3.9 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 |
| BGG rank | #27 | #64 |
| Designers | Uwe Rosenberg | Uwe Rosenberg, Dale Yu |
| Key mechanics | Action Points, Automatic Resource Growth, Dice Rolling, Enclosure | Automatic Resource Growth, Closed Drafting, Enclosure, Increase Value of Unchosen Resources |
Both games share these mechanics: Automatic Resource Growth, Enclosure, Solo / Solitaire Game, Worker Placement.
Which should you get?
Based only on the specs above — not on opinion:
- Both sit at a similar weight (3.9 and 3.6 of 5 on BoardGameGeek), so neither is the obvious 'lighter' pick.
- For bigger groups, Agricola stretches further (1–5 players).
- On raw BoardGameGeek ranking, A Feast for Odin currently sits higher (#27 vs #64).
Both are well-loved games; the "right" one depends on your group. Read the full entries for A Feast for Odin and Agricola.
Where to buy
A Feast for Odin
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Common questions
Is A Feast for Odin or Agricola harder to learn?
They're close: A Feast for Odin is rated 3.9 of 5 and Agricola 3.6 of 5 on BoardGameGeek, so both are a similar level to learn.
Which is faster to play, A Feast for Odin or Agricola?
Both take about 30 minutes.
How many players do A Feast for Odin and Agricola support?
A Feast for Odin plays with 1–4 players; Agricola plays with 1–5 players.