Dixit: Odyssey
2011
Design7.0/10
Interaction9.0/10
Artistry9.0/10
Strategy4.0/10
Complexity2.0/10

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What kind of game is Dixit: Odyssey?

Dixit: Odyssey leans heavily into theme and atmosphere, so the setting is a core part of why people enjoy it.

How interactive is Dixit: Odyssey?

Dixit: Odyssey features meaningful player interaction, with decisions that regularly affect the rest of the table. Competition, and table awareness are important throughout the game.

What is the presentation of Dixit: Odyssey like?

The art, setting, and presentation in Dixit: Odyssey create a strong table presence. Aesthetics are a major appeal for this game.

How strategic is Dixit: Odyssey?

Dixit: Odyssey sits in a middle lane where planning matters, but you can still adapt on the fly. It offers strategic decisions without demanding exhaustive optimization every turn.

How hard is Dixit: Odyssey to learn?

Dixit: Odyssey is relatively easy to learn and teach, with rules that click quickly for most groups. It is a good fit when you want faster onboarding and smooth play.

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Dixit: Odyssey

Storytelling game of creative clues, deception, and intuitive guessing for larger groups.
2011 • 3–12

Player info

Average rating
4.02
Players
3–12
Avg time
30 min
Age
8+

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Overview

Dixit: Odyssey builds upon the core storytelling and interpretation of the original Dixit, now accommodating larger groups. Each round, one player acts as the storyteller, selecting a card from their hand and providing a word, phrase, or sound as a clue. The other players then choose a card from their own hands that best fits the clue, submitting it anonymously.

All the chosen cards, including the storyteller's, are shuffled and revealed. Players then vote on which card they believe is the storyteller's. The scoring is based on whether players correctly guess the storyteller's card and whether the storyteller successfully misleads a portion, but not all, of the other players. The game is a blend of creative expression, clever deception, and intuitive association, leading to unpredictable and often hilarious outcomes.

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