
- BGG rating
- 9.0
Odalin: Dungeons of Doom – Heroes of Magic
- 1–4 players
- 2025

2025
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Odalin: Dungeons of Doom is a board game released in 2025 for 1–4 players, 90–120 minutes per game, and ages 16 and up. It was designed by Michael Alves and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Square Grid.
Experience the thrill of classic dungeon crawlers, infused with great strategic depth, in a unique dark desert fantasy setting. Find immersion and nostalgia in the intense battles that only the bravest souls dare to explore. With straightforward rules and innovative mechanics, every encounter is unique—you will never know what lurks within the shadowy pits of the dungeons. Make a pact with a demon lord and combine your attacks with the demon’s, creating a unique combinations and gameplay for each hero. There are dice rolling, but the powers allow to mitigate the luck with good strategy. Explore the dungeons to find artifacts and hidden secrets, with an exciting loot system. Many items are unusual and make real impact on the hero’s powers. With luck, you can find the set collection for your hero and become much more powerful. Make tough choices, including moral dilemma and shape the campaign. Your choices will shape the world and determine the ending. —description from the publisher
Odalin: Dungeons of Doom supports 1–4 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 Odalin: Dungeons of Doom is 90–120 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 Odalin: Dungeons of Doom for ages 16 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.
Odalin: Dungeons of Doom has a complexity rating of 3.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Odalin: Dungeons of Doom belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Horror. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Square Grid. 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 Odalin: Dungeons of Doom are: Michael Alves. 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 Odalin: Dungeons of Doom as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.