Yggdrasil
1–6 players • ages 13+ • Ludonaute • 2011
- Publisher
- Ludonaute · Z-Man Games
- First published
- 2011
- Players
- 1–6 players
- Age
- 13+
How it plays
Yggdrasil plays 1–6 players and is recommended for ages 13 and up.
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Where it came from
Yggdrasil was published in 2011 by Ludonaute, a French publisher known for their focus on thematic and artistic board games. The game was designed by Cédric Lefebvre and Fabrice Besson, who sought to create a cooperative experience centered on Norse mythology. Players take on the roles of the Norse gods defending the sacred tree Yggdrasil against the encroaching forces of evil as the inevitable arrival of Ragnarök looms.
The game is widely noted for its striking visual presentation, featuring illustrations by Magali Villeneuve. Her work was instrumental in establishing the game's atmospheric tone, grounding the mythological subject matter in a gritty, high-fantasy aesthetic that sets it apart from more traditional hobby games of that era. Upon its release, it was well-received for its tight cooperative mechanics and the sense of escalating tension it provides as the game progresses toward its conclusion.
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About Yggdrasil
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How do you play Yggdrasil?
Yggdrasil is a board game for 1–6 players. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — for the full rulebook, use the copy in the box or the publisher's own site.
How many players is Yggdrasil for?
Yggdrasil is built for 1–6 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
What age is Yggdrasil for?
Yggdrasil lists a minimum age of 13. That's a recommended starting age rather than a hard rule.
Who publishes Yggdrasil?
Yggdrasil is published by Ludonaute and Z-Man Games. The catalog gives its publication year as 2011.
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