Nidavellir Board Game Review

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Published on June 2, 2023 2:26:07 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fq1-WPF5AR0

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To challenge the dragon Fafnir, the dwarves must assemble the bravest armies made up of people and heroes from a variety of vocations. In Nidavellir, players compete for these recruits by bidding coins for the right to choose ahead of the other players.

**Gideon's Bias**

Review Copy Used: Yes
Number of Plays: 7+
Player Counts Played: 2, 4 & 5
Fan of Genre: Partially
Fan of Weight: No
Gaming Groups Thoughts: Enjoyed It
Additional Bias: I'm exceptionally bad at Nidavellir, which could skew my perspective.

**Nidavellir Information**

Publisher: Hachette Games, GRRRE Games
Designers: Serge Laget
Player Count: 2-5
Genre: Bidding, Set Collection, Combo Building
Weight: Light
Price: $39.99

**Pros**

The coin bank is a nifty component

Nidavellir is fast to set up, quick to play, and easy to put away

A simple game with a lot of depth

A great bidding system pairs nicely with the coin swap mechanism

Tons of strategies with player interaction at the center of it all

**Cons**

The game feels less strategic with just two players

The black-and-white art style feels bland

The game's theme has no connection to its gameplay

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**Time Stamps**

00:00 Overview
00:40 Presentation
02:06 Dwarven Number Crunching
04:17 Auction House
05:50 Player Count & Theme
07:31 Verdict

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