Welcome to the Solo Rules for A Feast for Odin!
When playing solo, you have the freedom to choose which side of the home board you want to use. To add some variety, you’ll need another set of Vikings, this time in a different color.
To set up the game, follow these steps:
- Place 1 Viking (or 2 Vikings if you’re playing the short game) of one color (let’s say red) on round space 1 at the “Banquet Table”. Then, place 2 Vikings on each of the spaces 3, 5, and 7 (but only in the long game).
- Take 2 Vikings of the other color (let’s say yellow) and place them on round spaces 2, 4, and 6.
Now you’re ready to begin your solo adventure in A Feast for Odin! Check out the images below for reference.
When you play the game, imagine yourself in a multiplayer setting, taking turns one after the other. Even though there are no opponents, keep the Vikings from the previous round on the game action board to block the action spaces. That’s why you have Vikings of two different colors.
How a Round Plays Out
For the first round, play the game just like you would in a multiplayer game. In phase 12, don’t take any Vikings from the action board. Instead, move the 5 Vikings of the other color from the “waiting space” to the Thing Square. On round 2, you’ll receive 2 additional Vikings of the other color.
At the end of round 2, leave the Vikings you placed in round 2 on the action board, and return the Vikings from the first round to your home board. Place these Vikings in round 3. Keep playing in this way until the final round.
Tips for Each Round’s Phases:
- Once you get the hang of playing alone, you can skip step 3. If you want to know which exploration boards are available in a particular round, you can find that information in the appendix on page 15. It will also tell you how much you’ll earn for exploring each board.
- Always skip step 6. (You always get to be the first player, lucky you).
When I play by myself, I like to set up more mountain strips than I actually need. I use a pencil to keep track of how many mountain strips I have available at any given time. This way, I can breeze through step 11 and really enjoy the game.
Achieving a final score of 100 is considered an excellent accomplishment for playing the game on your own. It requires a lot of skill and practice to reach this level, especially in shorter game sessions. If you enjoy a challenge, feel free to give it a try and see if you can surpass it. Just keep in mind that the solo game tends to have lower scores compared to multiplayer games due to obstacles like the blocking Vikings.
If you’re interested, you have the option to select a light brown occupation card before starting the game, instead of randomly drawing one. This allows you to focus on specific aspects of the game that you’re curious about or want to explore further.
If you’re curious, you have the option to handpick a light brown occupation card for the beginning of the game, rather than selecting one at random. This allows you to delve into specific elements of the game that pique your interest or that you want to explore further.