Nidavellir 2020
Designed by Serge Laget
What it is
A light-to-medium card game, fantasy, mythology game for 2-5 players (~45 min), built around auction / bidding, auction: multiple lot, auction: sealed bid.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #258 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
Mechanics
How to play Nidavellir
Nidavellir is a light-to-medium game (rated 2.1 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 2–5 players, runs about 45 minutes and is aimed at ages 10 and up. It's a Card Game, Fantasy and Mythology game where the core of play revolves around Auction / Bidding, Auction: Multiple Lot and Auction: Sealed Bid. A light-to-medium card game, fantasy, mythology game for 2-5 players (~45 min), built around auction / bidding, auction: multiple lot, auction: sealed bid. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #258 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about Nidavellir
How many players is Nidavellir?
Nidavellir plays with 2–5 players.
Does Nidavellir work with 2 players?
Yes — Nidavellir plays 2–5, so it supports a 2-player game (it isn't 2-player-only).
How long does Nidavellir take to play?
About 45 minutes per game.
Is Nidavellir hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 2.1 out of 5 — medium-light. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is Nidavellir for?
The publisher recommends ages 10 and up.
Is Nidavellir good for beginners and families?
Going by the numbers — a low complexity of 2.1/5 and a 10+ age rating — Nidavellir is approachable for newcomers and family play. (That's inferred from its weight and age, not a review.)
What kind of game is Nidavellir?
Nidavellir is a Card Game, Fantasy, Mythology game, built on Auction / Bidding, Auction: Multiple Lot, Auction: Sealed Bid.
Where to buy Nidavellir
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