# Yggdrasil Chronicles

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2019
- **BGG Rating**: 7.3
- **BGG Rank**: #3644
- **Players**: 1-5 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 90 min
- **Weight**: 2.98 / 5
- **Designers**: Cédric Lefebvre
- **Artists**: Christine Deschamps, Maëva da Silva
- **Publishers**: Ludonaute, Czacha Games, Hobby Japan
- **Categories**: Mythology
- **Mechanics**: Cooperative Game, Map Deformation, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game, Three Dimensional Movement, Turn Order: Auction, Variable Player Powers

## Verdict
For fans of nail-biting cooperation and Norse mythology spiced with innovative mechanics.Immersive 3D boardGodly coordination is addictiveSix-saga epic campaignHard mode unlocks unique powersHigh language dependence (needs translation)High randomness may frustrateSteep learning curveFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
In *Yggdrasil Chronicles*, you and your friends become Norse gods in a desperate bid to save the nine worlds from Ragnarök’s chaos. The 3D board depicts Yggdrasil, the cosmic tree, with realms on different tiers — and yes, the middle tier rotates! Each player controls a unique god, with personalized enemies drawn from their own deck. Each round, monsters like Loki or Surt advance, and if they’re left with no moves... game over, myth failed. But fear not: you can teleport between realms, recruit heroes, grab artifacts, and even make RPG-style 'risk rolls' to avoid damage. The kicker? Coordinating actions with fellow gods to maximize effects and stop Nidhogg (yep, the world-ending serpent) from devouring everything. There’s also a hard mode with extra divine powers and a six-saga campaign starting with Baldr’s murder. Get ready to yell 'Valhalla!' at every nail-biting decision.

## FAQ
### Is it playable solo?
Yes! Rules allow for 1 player controlling multiple gods.

### Best player count?
3-4 players balances challenge and interaction best.

### How long per game?
About 90 minutes, but the campaign spans multiple sessions.

### Rules-heavy?
Medium-weight, but board references help.

### Good replay value?
Yes! Random enemies, difficulty modes, and the campaign add variety.

### Language-dependent?
Most components have essential English text.

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