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Nidavellir: Idavoll is an expansion for Nidavellir released in 2022 for 2–5 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Serge Laget and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Simultaneous Action Selection, and Open Drafting.
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About the game
Idavoll is the second expansion for Nidavellir. During the first three rounds of the Age 1, the second tavern offers Mythical Animals, Aesir, Valkyries, and Giants, which add an additional round to the game. Each new type of card also adds never-before-seen effects. Gods: When you recruit a God, put the card in your Command Zone with 1 Power token on it. Discard this token to use the God's power. Giants: When you recruit a Giant, put the card in your Command Zone and place 1 Capture token at the bottom of the column of the matching class. Each Giant lets you capture a Dwarf of the matching class. Valkyries: When you recruit a Valkyrie, put the card in your Command Zone with 1 Strength token on the highest notch. Whenever you meet one of the Valkyrie's requirements, move the token down a notch. At the end of the game, earn victory points depending on the position of the token. Mythical Animals: When you recruit a Mythical Animal, place it in your army in the matching class. Each animal has its own unique ability.
Editions
- Nidavellir: IdavollenGRRRE Games, TLAMA games2023
- Nidavellir: IdavollenGRRRE Games, Hachette Boardgames USA2022
- Nidavellir: IdavollenGRRRE Games, Hachette Boardgames USA2022
- Nidavellir: IdavollesMaldito Games2023
- Nidavellir: IdavollfrGRRRE Games2022
- Нидавеллир: ИдавёлльruEvrikus, GRRRE Games2022
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- Maldito Games
- Hachette Boardgames USA
- Evrikus
- TLAMA games
- GRRRE Games
Questions and answers
Nidavellir: Idavoll supports 2–5 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Nidavellir: Idavoll is 45 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Nidavellir: Idavoll for ages 10 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Nidavellir: Idavoll has a complexity rating of 2.8 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Nidavellir: Idavoll belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Expansion for Base-game, and Mythology. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Simultaneous Action Selection, and Open Drafting. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Nidavellir: Idavoll are: Serge Laget. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Nidavellir: Idavoll as an expansion for Nidavellir. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Nidavellir to use it. Check that your edition of Nidavellir is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.