Odin's Ravens (Second Edition)
- Players
- 2
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 2 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 30 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 10+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 1.2 / 5
- Year
- 2016
About the game
Odin's Ravens (Second Edition) is a two-player card game where players race Huginn and Muninn, Odin's ravens, across a landscape in opposite directions to be the first to return with news for the all-father. Players focus on speed through careful hand management, or enlist the trickster god Loki to create shortcuts and hinder their opponent, never quite certain whether Loki's changes will backfire. This revised second edition features completely redesigned rules and gorgeous new artwork inspired by Norse mythology.
Hobbli's Notes
Hobbli's team finds this a charming, quick two-player race game with just enough push-and-pull from the mischievous Loki cards to keep both players guessing. The Norse mythology theme and updated artwork give it real visual appeal for a filler-weight game. It's strictly two-player and fairly light, so it works best as a quick warm-up or cooldown rather than a main event.
What we like
- Simple hand-management race mechanics great for newcomers.
- Beautiful Norse mythology artwork in this revised edition.
- Quick playtime perfect as a filler game.
- Mischievous Loki cards add unpredictable twists.
Keep in mind
- Only supports two players.
- Limited long-term replay depth once patterns are learned.
- Luck of card draws can decide close races.
Who it's for
Great for two players, including younger teens and casual gamers, who enjoy quick, lighthearted race games with a mythological theme.
