Odin

A quick climbing card game where combining cards the right way turns a low hand into an unbeatable play.

πŸ‘₯ 2–6 players⏱ approx. 15 minπŸͺ„ Rules in 5 min8+
β˜… 6.3 Β· BGG #1,873

Who it's for

Groups who enjoy quick, sharp card games with a bit of arithmetic – good for larger tables since it scales to six players.

Not for you if…

If you dislike games with a light math element in scoring, the digit-combination trick might feel more fiddly than fun at first.

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Vibe's take

Snappy and tactical – you're constantly reading what combinations are still possible and racing to dump your highest-risk cards first.

About this game

Odin is a fast climbing card game where the goal is simple: empty your hand of Vikings before anyone else. Lay cards of matching number or color, topping the previous play with a higher combined value – two cards played together create a two-digit number, so a blue 3 and blue 6 becomes 63. Miscalculate and you're stuck drawing from the table instead.

Digit-combination card valuesFast hand-emptying raceScales up to six players
By the numbers

Players

Best at 4 playersWorks with 2–6

Duration

15 min

Ages 8+

Complexity

1.2 / 5 β€” Very Light

BGG Rating

6.3/10

Rank #1,873

3.8k ratings

Published

2024