
- BGG rank
- BGG #8,638
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Kachina
- 2–5 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 2.1/5
- 2009

Rules assistance for Völuspá: Order of the Gods
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Völuspá: Order of the Gods is an expansion for Völuspá released in 2013 for 2–5 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Scott Caputo and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Tile Placement.
The balance of power is shifting among the Order Of The Gods! The goddess Freya can permanently increase the value of the other beings. The resourceful Dwarf taps the power of neighboring gods. The monstrous Niohoggr hoards extra benefits for anyone brave enough to defeat it. And the swift flying Raven can score twice in the same turn! Play these new tiles with the Völuspá base game, or blend tiles from the Order of the Gods expansion with tiles from the Saga of Edda expansion. Four recommended game set-up variants are included, and many other variants are possible, enabling you to enjoy Völuspá and these expansions in many different ways. The possibilities in Völuspá are more endless than ever!
Völuspá: Order of the Gods 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 Völuspá: Order of the Gods 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 Völuspá: Order of the Gods 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.
Völuspá: Order of the Gods has a complexity rating of 2.5 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.
Völuspá: Order of the Gods belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy, Expansion for Base-game, and Mythology. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Tile Placement. 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 Völuspá: Order of the Gods are: Scott Caputo. 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 Völuspá: Order of the Gods as an expansion for Völuspá. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Völuspá to use it. Check that your edition of Völuspá is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.