Nidavellir: Thingvellir

About this expansion

Nidavellir: Thingvellir is a 2020 board game for 2–5 players, with games lasting around 45 minutes. Mandated by the King, players visit every tavern in the kingdom, hire the most skillful dwarves, and work to save Nidavellir.

Thingvellir adds a new choice to the tavern resolution. The Elvaland with the highest bet on the current tavern may choose to recruit a Dwarf card or Royal Offering card as usual, or go to the Camp instead. There, they can take a Magic Artefact or recruit a Mercenary card.

The Camp introduces new possibilities through Mercenary cards and Artifact cards with unique powers. Mercenaries can feature two classes, while new Hero cards add further variety to the available cards and strategies.

• Visit taverns and recruit skilled dwarves.
• Use the highest bet to access the Camp.
• Choose between Mercenaries and magical Artifacts.
• Explore an innovative coin-building system.

Betting remains central to deciding who gets first choice. If players tie for the highest bet, gem values are used as in the basic game. Only the Elvaland with the highest bet may visit the Camp; the other players must take a card from the tavern in resolution order.

If the first player chooses the Camp, the remaining Dwarf card in that tavern is discarded before the next tavern is resolved. With its combination of new card types, unique powers, and varied decisions, Nidavellir: Thingvellir offers numerous strategies for building a successful force.