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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