A Feast for Odin (Z-Man) Review by Man Vs Meeple

A Feast for Odin Review
1-4 Player Game
90-120 Minutes
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[@PhilHenDrums]

You guys are, by far, the most professional game review video channel today. Outstanding production! Your interaction is just right, and you work together to keep the pace of information flowing smoothly in your conversation. Super work! This game looks great, too. I am glad to see that it is not just another version of Agricola/Caverna. The mechanisms are different and interesting. Now I want to try it. Thanks for a great overview.

[@justinjesse6417]

I guess im asking the wrong place but does any of you know a way to get back into an instagram account?? I somehow forgot my password. I would appreciate any tips you can give me

[@christopherbrennan5287]

@Justin Jesse instablaster ;)

[@Xhawk33]

Great coverage, boy this thing looks like a beast. Prob out of my league, but props to you for the presentation...you guys are the best ! Appreciate it so much :)

[@HaldenJ]

Came rushing back when I heard in the Canal the Jeremy was doing videos again. Was not disappointed. Great video. Great production. Can't wait to watch the rest.

[@AlexNguyen]

Love the professional set and editing!

[@distrustfulmonkey2832]

so far this is unquestionably the best game I've bought in 2016. just amazing. I'd sell any 3 games out of my top 10 to fund it happily if I'd needed to now I've played it.

[@cluciano]

wow talk about amazing production value on these videos! just subscribed. Awesome coverage!

[@michellecompton1755]

I was going to pass on this one because of the sheer number of components but you have it so well organized on the table that now I'm thinking it doesn't look so bad after all. Uh oh...

[@jyoung10]

There are those that don't find Uwe Rosenberg's "sandbox" games (like Caverna or Fields of Arle) as appealing as his tighter, less forgiving games like Agricola or At the Gates of Loyang. Wondered what your thoughts were on how "open" this felt - i.e., did it seem more or less restrictive than those others. Was also curious about if there is any variability in the setup from game to game, or does everything start out exactly the same for each game? Thanks for a really good overview - you guys do a really nice job.

[@BoredwithBrion]

Jeremy, I'm buying Manhattan Project: Energy Empire because of your comment about it being an early contender for game of the year for you and now you mention A Feast For Odin as a top 10 game too. I'm interested in knowing your top 10 list because it appears we have similar game preferences. Thanks for the informative game reviews that are done in a different format compared to other broadcasters.

[@Accounting_Fundamentals]

great video thanks :) i love your review format.

[@middleclassjoe]

Great video, guys. Just picked up my copy today. Will probably spend all of tomorrow morning punching it out :)

[@MajMalfunction10]

Only negative I have for it is that it has a potential for a lot of analysis paralysis due to the sheer number of worker placement spots and puzzle aspects, otherwise, I am hooked on this thing. Great video.

[@shatnershairpiece]

This is a game that needs to be bought used and punched. I think it might even be worth paying more for an opened copy, just to save a day of your life. I read Uwe's next game will be really small and cute, a puzzle laying game involving cow droppings. I predict huge sales. This will be followed by an even more massive game called 'A feast for Arnold' that comes with its own bench press. If you do ten reps, you win.

[@smoothcriminal28]

lol I like that

[@juanovo89]

Great Video. Not only you got me into the game but also into your channel =)

[@JesperEdmark]

As a proud member of the Temple of Uwe I just can't not be salivating at the thought of this! Must have it! Just need to decide how to balance my budget and then find actual time to play it (anyone know a good babysitter in Hässleholm, Sweden??)

[@smoothcriminal28]

The Temple of Uwe huh? Fascinating.

[@JesperEdmark]

There is also The Cult of Friese... ;)

[@TheGunslinger019]

Jesper Edmark i'm on "The Church of Chvatil" actually :P

[@shatnershairpiece]

Big investment. Big box. Expensive, shelf consuming. Chit punch time also needs to be considered. Uwe is a strange bipolar case. Makes small, incredibly weak shells of a game like patchwork, that shouldn't even be published, then flips out with behemoths like Odin that tip the other extreme. He needs more middle ground, like glass road.

[@clumsydad7158]

uh, apparently people think he's on to something, because he's probably in the top 3 of designers for average gamer. but i will consider 'chit punch time' on my list of game criteria, that's a good one! (-:

[@Jonaelize]

I looove chit punch time. This is a bonus for me.

[@smoothcriminal28]

Patchwork is fuc**** amazing! Were you asleep during the game?

[@ItsJustJerFromJersey]

Love chit punching. Patchwork is very strategic for a simple look. It's very thoughtful.

[@LoremasterRyan]

I don't really think I can handle any more Feast for Odin, but this review is spot on

[@oodyswe]

So much stuff! But it looks so fun :)! Is it hard to get the rules going and the game floating on?

[@gberardo6269]

I like the theme of Caverna more, bout some of these mechanisms seem much cooler. How would you compare it to Caverna?

[@LoremasterRyan]

It's actually a LOT lighter than Caverna

[@galileo3166]

My favorite game of all time. Great video!

[@bgmvalerio]

Great overview! Still on the fence about this one...

[@clumsydad7158]

oh my, here we go.... go big or go home! haha

[@smoothcriminal28]

+Clumsy Dad Brilliant!

[@TheKiltedKraut]

@Man vs Meeple... I have seen a game in the background of several of your videos so far..."Amun-Re"...is this game getting a new facelift and is it going to be published again?? I can't find that particular copy anywhere. What gives?! Thanks!!

[@conillet]

Caught my attention, too. At BGG there is a 2016 edition listed, but as "not yet published". It's great news; this game is a timeless classic and should always be available.

[@TheKiltedKraut]

Thank you for the reply!

[@stowcreek1999]

I only played Agricola once... Was turned off... Not sure why... Maybe all the card choices making me feel as if I didn't have any real control...or being too many options and no matter wat I chose, it maybe didn't matter... I sooooo want to like Ewe's games.... I have but have not yet played Arle... For those that have, how does this compare? I like Tzolkin, R. Crusoe, Dead of W, TWilight S, Eclipse, Puerto R, Goa, Polis, Galaxy T, Keyflower, Roll f t Galaxy. Thanks!

[@JokinJoe]

My bad thing is that there’s so many pieces that are tiny

[@JonWeber]

Ugh. I think you guys sold me on it. I haven't been interested to this point because I'm not as much of a fan of the open gaming and sandbox. But this looks like the perfect mix of openness and directed strategy. Can you guys comment about the feel of this one compared to the older tighter Uwe games?

[@TheGunslinger019]

Jon Weber I am also a fan of the older Uwe designs (i like Agricola more than Caverna and so on) but this one even if the options seem overwhelming after reading the rules and watching this video i have to say got my attention. I was very sad to find every year that Uwe's designs got more sandbox-y than the previous one (one of the reasons i stopped playing video games is that the open world/sandbox games are trending more and more) but now i think he found the golden symmetry. I have to play it though to see for myself.

[@MrHDChevy]

this is 100 bucks U.S. on amazon. is that price fair?

[@petermobius]

I 2nd that question.

[@clumsydad7158]

yeah, just 61 spots, no biggie... oh man, this game looks like a lifestyle, but it does look attractive. have to withhold judgement until i play,someday, over the rainbow. you guys rock, ty

[@davedogge2280]

It's pricey though 103 Euros or so in Spain.

[@smoothcriminal28]

I wish this game had more pieces

[@TorIverWilhelmsen]

Add some! :D

[@smoothcriminal28]

Tor Iver Wilhelmsen Will do

[@Skidd333]

Is this game different enough from Fields of Arle to justify spending a chunk of money?

[@GabrielConlledo]

Now I have to have this... curse you Man vz Meeple

[@shatnershairpiece]

Why do you say "whenever Jeremy and I play this..." when Jeremy is sitting right there? Shouldn't it be "whenever you and I play this..."

[@Fissi0nChips]

I know my group will probably like this...some of them anyway. :)

[@gnomechompsky4996]

Jesus H Christ! Awesome!

[@MrRadialdrift]

This is a parody of a real game

[@petermobius]

explain please??