- Multi-Award Winner! International Gamers Award, Best 2-player Game Nominee - 2003,
- Games Magazine GAMES 100, 2-Player Card Game Runner-Up - 2004
- High fun factor
- Ages 10+, 2 players, 30-40 minutes
- 2-Person, Racing
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Each morning, Odin, the father of the Gods, sends his two ravens: Hugin and Mugin out into the world to watch over the land. The players try to help the feathered spies along their way over the various lands of the northern hemisphere. To move the ravens, the players must play appropriate flight cards from their hands. They may also get help directly from Odin. With skillful use of the cards, a player can move his raven quickly over the land. This 2-player family card game takes about 30 minutes to play.
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Exciting Flying Races for Two: Each morning, Odin, the father of the Gods, sends his two ravens: Hugin and Mugin out into the world to watch over the land. The players try to help the feathered spies along their way over the various lands of the northern hemisphere. To move the ravens, the players must play appropiate flight cards from their hands. They may also get help directly from Odin. With skillful use of the cards, a player can move his raven quickly over the land.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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I've played a *lot* of games (over 1000!) and this is perhaps the best 2-player game I've tried. (Others I've tried include Jambo, Battleline, Shotten-totten, Carcassone: The Castle, Lost Cities, etc.)
If you enjoy strategic 2-player games, this is not to be missed. The art is beautiful, the cards are well made, and the pieces are high-quality. The rules are easy to understand, and just complex enough to be interesting for me, but not too confusing for people who don't play a lot of games.
If you enjoy strategic 2-player games, this is not to be missed. The art is beautiful, the cards are well made, and the pieces are high-quality. The rules are easy to understand, and just complex enough to be interesting for me, but not too confusing for people who don't play a lot of games.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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I've now played a few games of Odin's Ravens and I'm very happy I shelled out the cash for it. It's got a great balance of luck and strategy that makes it both thoughtful and exciting.
Essentially, as the name suggests, you play from the role of one of Odin's two ravens. The object is to be the first to traverse the "countryside" (a line of cards placed side-by-side). What makes this interesting is that with your hand you and your opponent can alter the countryside and even add to it. Other aspects that add flavor to the game are the fact that you can put part of your hand in reserve to be used at a later time and also gain extra points by sacrificing cards from your hand.
Another interesting aspect I noticed is that because there are several ways to rack up victory points, the games tend to be fairly close. It's pretty hard to get really far ahead of your opponent in points, so the game remains exciting for both people until the end.
Bottomline: Odin's Ravens is a very enjoyable game for two. Even if you play a lot of games, you'll likely find this to be refreshing and engaging.
If you liked Guillotine Game then you'll probably like this.
Essentially, as the name suggests, you play from the role of one of Odin's two ravens. The object is to be the first to traverse the "countryside" (a line of cards placed side-by-side). What makes this interesting is that with your hand you and your opponent can alter the countryside and even add to it. Other aspects that add flavor to the game are the fact that you can put part of your hand in reserve to be used at a later time and also gain extra points by sacrificing cards from your hand.
Another interesting aspect I noticed is that because there are several ways to rack up victory points, the games tend to be fairly close. It's pretty hard to get really far ahead of your opponent in points, so the game remains exciting for both people until the end.
Bottomline: Odin's Ravens is a very enjoyable game for two. Even if you play a lot of games, you'll likely find this to be refreshing and engaging.
If you liked Guillotine Game then you'll probably like this.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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This game was really hard to track down and I finally did so through the marketplace at board game geek website. I had to pay $42 including the shipping but I am not sorry I did. I also bought some clear sleeves (odd size cards, 2 in. by 4 in.) from clear envelope website. I was afraid the cards would wear out or tear and since this is expensive for, basically, a card game, I did not want to run the risk. As mentioned by others, this game is pretty simple but lots of fun. It's just for 2 players so we are playing tournaments at our house. You are racing your raven against your opponent's raven to see who can get to the end of the path first. This is done through the playing of cards from your own card deck. I think this game does have some educational value since learning strategy is certainly a plus in this game. A very interesting game for those who would like something a little bit out of the ordinary.
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Almost As Good As Lost Cities
After Lost Cities, this is the best 2 player card game that I play. There's less strategy than in Lost Cities but the pace is quick and light. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Empire City
If you can get it, you'll keep it. One of my favorites.
I was lucky enough to buy this years ago, when it was priced cheap and widely available. For the money spent then, this game rates near the top of all that I own. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Tactitles
The best 2 player game I've ever played
Usually when my game collector/fanatic husband pulls out a game he wants us to try, I grit my teeth and steel myself for 45 minutes of listening to 60-pages of rules and/or setting... Read more
Published on October 5, 2009 by Izumi Hasawe
Very Unique and Fun Card Game For 2
I have to say I have never played a game quite like Odin's Ravens, and that is definitely a good thing. Cleverly designed and keeps both players very actively involved. Read more
Published on July 13, 2009 by SonicFun01
Caw!! Caw!!
Odin's Ravens is a fantastic game. My wife and I played a number of times over the past few months - say about (8) sittings - and it continues to be our #2 rated game (behind... Read more
Published on March 5, 2007 by J. Nipar
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