
- BGG rank
- BGG #65
- BGG rating
- 8.7
Oathsworn: Into the Deepwood
- 1–4 players
- 30–90 min
- Complexity 3.7/5
- 2022

2019
Rules assistance for Olvir
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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Olvir is a board game released in 2019 for 2–4 players, 40–90 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Sebastián Real and Ulises Real and its main mechanics are Take That, Push Your Luck, and Dice Rolling.
Olvir is an adventure game for 2 to 4 adventurers, a game of simple rules and preparation where everyone must fight beasts and gather resources to meet the demands of the cities of Olvir and obtain powerful objects. At the same time, the adventurers are rewarded for hunting the beasts that hit the lands of Olvir. The game develops during several rounds represented by days, and in turn each day is divided into phases (morning, afternoon and evening). The adventurers have action points to exhaust and execute in their turns, these actions allow them to move, attack, collect resources, and many other things. Between phase and phase the same adventurers mobilize the beasts that roam the lands of Olvir, these movements can serve to hinder the objectives of their rivals, as well as favoring their own and changing the geography of hazards on Olvir. The game proposes a system of constant progress of the game, in a random way, where the beasts day by day become more and more dangerous in ways that are often unexpected. —description from the designer
Olvir supports 2–4 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 Olvir is 40–90 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 Olvir for ages 12 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.
Olvir has a complexity rating of 2.3 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.
Olvir belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Dice. Its main mechanics are Take That, Push Your Luck, and Dice Rolling. 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 Olvir are: Sebastián Real and Ulises Real. 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 Olvir 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.