
- BGG rank
- BGG #27,921
- BGG rating
- 5.2
Kaleva of the Finnish Forests
- 2 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.5/5
- 2015

2010
Rules assistance for Odin's Table
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Odin's Table is a board game released in 2010 for 2 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Esa Wiik and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Secret Unit Deployment.
Join the Gods of Asgard in the game of strength and wisdom. Mindwarrior Games Ltd. releases the second title this year after Atlantic Triangle. Based on the Viking mythology, the game is illustrated and designed by Mindwarrior Games, god illustrations done by Teemu Karjalainen. Odin’s Table is a strategic board game where two players struggle for victory with the assistance of the ancient Viking gods. Players try to move their game tokens to the enemy fort. The winner is the player who first gets three game tokens of their own into the enemy fort. Use the superior power of Odin, the wit of Loki and the powers of 8 other gods to win in this strategical game of tactics and bluff!
Odin's Table supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Odin's Table is 20 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 Odin's Table 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.
Odin's Table has a complexity rating of 1.7 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Odin's Table belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy, Bluffing, and Mythology. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Secret Unit Deployment. 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 Odin's Table are: Esa Wiik. 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 Odin's Table 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.