Playing in the Halls of Asgard

Playing in the Halls of Asgard

From Vikingology Podcast by The Art and Science of the Viking Age

April 6, 2026 · 1h 1m

About this episode

C.J. interviews Joshua Gillingham about his new game Halls of Asgard and its connection to Norse mythology.

There is a special kind of magic that happens when a creator breathes new life into the Viking Age in new forms. For those following the Vikingology journey, we remain fascinated with how the Viking Age continues to resonate in today's world as a source of inspiration. In this latest episode, C.J. sits down with Joshua Gillingham, a true polymath within the "Norse-sphere." While many know him as the author of the Torin Ten-Trees saga or the co-creator of Old Norse for Modern Times , he has recently taken on the role of entrepreneur as the founder of Little Hammer Games. His latest project, Halls of Asgard , is set to release on Kickstarter in a campaign running from April 7 - 30, marking a major milestone in his career.What stands out most about Halls of Asgard is the core "feel" of the experience. Hand-painted art by Helena Rosova brings the semi-cooperative social strategy game to life, giving it an aesthetic that feels natural to anyone familiar with the sagas. The gods of the Norse pantheon are a family and a hird, a group trying to prevent the end of the world, yet they remain individuals driven by huge egos, private grudges, and personal ambitions. In the game, players take…

People in this episode

Host: C.J.

Guest: Joshua Gillingham

Topics covered

  • Viking Age
  • game design
  • Norse mythology
  • entrepreneurship
  • social strategy games

Keywords

  • Viking Age
  • Norse mythology
  • Halls of Asgard
  • Joshua Gillingham
  • Little Hammer Games
  • social strategy game
  • Kickstarter

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Little Hammer Games

Books & works: Halls of Asgard, Torin Ten-Trees saga, Old Norse for Modern Times

Places: Midgard

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