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The Hammer of Thor: The Game of Norse Mythology
1980
Rules assistance for The Hammer of Thor: The Game of Norse Mythology
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- 1–362 players
- 120 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.4/5
Rules assistant for The Hammer of Thor: The Game of Norse Mythology
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The Hammer of Thor: The Game of Norse Mythology is a board game released in 1980 for 1–362 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Joe Angiolillo and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Paper-and-Pencil.
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About the game
Probably the most comprehensive mythology game ever made, certainly about Norse myths. There are 365 cards, each one a different character from Norse mythology (which is why the game says that 365 people can play!) Play evolves along two phases: adventures in the wilderness to gather forces for Ragnarok, the final battle between good and evil. The player who is on the winning side of this battle who has the highest Reputation wins the game. Beyond the 365 character cards, there are card sets representing Offspring, Shape Changing, Magic Items, Forged Magic Items, Fates, Runes, and Predictions. There is also a color map, sheets of charts, sheets for character tracking, counters and a rulebook.
Designers
Publishers
- Nova Game Designs
- Gameshop
Questions and answers
The Hammer of Thor: The Game of Norse Mythology supports 1–362 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 The Hammer of Thor: The Game of Norse Mythology is 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 The Hammer of Thor: The Game of Norse Mythology 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.
The Hammer of Thor: The Game of Norse Mythology has a complexity rating of 3.4 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.
The Hammer of Thor: The Game of Norse Mythology belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Fighting. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Paper-and-Pencil. 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 The Hammer of Thor: The Game of Norse Mythology are: Joe Angiolillo. 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 The Hammer of Thor: The Game of Norse Mythology 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.