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

Dixit: Odyssey

Storytelling game of creative clues, deception, and intuitive guessing for larger groups.
2011 • 3–12
Average rating
4.02
Players
3–12
Avg time
30 min
Age
8+
Listed in shelves
Description

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.

Categories
Card Game, Humor, Party Game
Mechanics
Partnerships, Simultaneous Action Selection, Storytelling, Voting
Publishers
  • Libellud
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