A Feast for Odin

A Feast for Odin is a saga in the form of a board game. You are reliving the cultural achievements, mercantile expeditions, and pillages of those tribes we know as “Vikings” today—a term that was used quite differently towards the end of the first millennium.

When the northerners went out for a raid, they used to say they headed out for a “viking.” Their Scandinavian ancestors, however, were much more than just pirates. They were explorers and founders of states. Leif Eriksson is said to be the first European in America, long before Columbus.

In what is known today as Normandy, the intruders were not called Vikings but “Normans.” One of them is the famous William the Conqueror who invaded England in 1066. He managed to do what the king of Norway failed to do only a few years prior: conquer the Throne of England.

The reason why the people of these times became such strong seafarers is due to their unfortunate agricultural situation. Crop shortfalls caused great distress.

In  this  game,  you  will  raid  and  explore  new  territories.  You  will  also  experience  their  day-to-day  activities: collecting goods to achieve a financially secure position in society.

In the end, the player whose possessions bear the greatest value will be declared the winner.