Osprey Games | Odin's Ravens | Board Game | Ages 10+ | 2 Players | 15 to 30 Minutes Playing Time,Multicolor,Medium

This is a very well balanced game. After 8 matches, I scored 4 victories, my partner 3 and we have 1 draw. All the victories were really tied, having won only thanks to the number of cards difference rule. Although it's a card game, thus intrinsically based at least in part on luck, the game mechanic brilliantly levels the odds. The Loki cards make the difference between winning and losing: been able to use them wisely will give you the most concrete chance to win. The rules are simple but effective, allowing for a good level of strategy. Plus it won't take long to start playing once you'll get the game, which I do really appreciate. (some games takes ages to learn about the rules..and then you have to explain them every time to new gamers) It's a quick game, that usually doesn't last more than 20-30 minutes. The level of replayability is good: thanks to the random generation of the playing field, you won't have two matches that are the same. That said, this is a perfect filler game when you want to take a rest from something more demanding,or you want to start the game night with something not too hard or bitter, but it's not suited for being the "main course" of your night, risking to become a bit boring after a few matches in a row. The artwork is very well made and in line with the spirit of the game and its background. Worth mentioning that two lands (the fjord and the mountain peak) appear a bit too similar: I'd change the image of one of the two for the next edition, making it more easily recognizable. Both me and my partner have more than once had issues recognizing which was which. All in all we are happy with our purchase and we'd buy it again. Number of Players: 2 Play time: 20-30 minutes, very quick paced. Age: it says 8+ but a younger offspring could do (they're so smart nowadays). Attention: the 2 playing pieces are small so not suitable for small children. Box: the clamshell box is 22cmx16cmx3.5cm. Very compact and sturdy. Cards are each 10cmx5cm. You can take them our of the box and go on holiday with the game cause they won't take much space (see the pictures)

This is a great little game, for when you havent got the time for a full on gaming session. The mechanic is really simple. The two birds fly from one end of the "track" to the other, with the first one back being the winner. You use the cards in your hand to help you advance along the track, and if you have Loki cards you can use these to either help yourself, or hinder the other player. I have played this quite a lot with my wife recently, and after we had learned how it all works, things became very competitive, very quickly, and we were both constantly trying to throw a spanner in the works for each other. The presentation of the game is lovely as well. The two bird pieces are plain, but nice, and the cards have beautiful artwork. This is a really simple to grasp game that is brilliant for when you are short on time, or as a filler between longer games. It will definitely be coming out again and again.

Stumbled upon this game in a games cafe and needed to have it. Since then, it’s always one to take with us when we want to play a game when out at a cafe on the weekend. It’s super easy to learn, set up, strategise and take with you. Super replayable. The build quality is nice and the little wooden pieces are perfect size and weight. Highly recommend

Good points: Very pretty artwork, simple yet challenging game and a brilliant theme. Only downpoints are: one of the rules (where if you don't have the correct card you can just sacrifice any 2 cards) seems a bit of a "we've hit a wall.... Ah well, make it up" feel to it, and I had to watch a YouTube video of it being played to really make sense of it all. My partner however couldn't get in to it at all and as such throw the cards down 5 minutes into the first match so now I've just got a pretty box filled with things that won't get used. But that's her fault, not the fault of the game! Future release ideas -- I'd LOVE there to be an actual fold away playing board, with scalloped "places" to hold the cards in line and pockets to put your piles, your disgards and the addition leftovers to stop them slipping or being knocked out of the way by bored cats (legit problem in this house) we don't own a table so had to play it on the floor as laying all the cards out in a line takes up room. And a simple "coin" to determine who gets to go first would be a nice addition (I made one using a piece of spruce tree cut off, a Woodburning pen and pencils - see 2nd and 3rd photos) 4 out of 5 Skål

We love this game, insanely good game with lots of replay value. Every game is slightly different so one strategy will work with one game but not another adding to the fun. Very compact so great to take on holidays also and great value for money.

Odin's Ravens is a superb two-player game. It's a truly brilliant game that becomes an addiction. Once you're well versed with the rules, the game begins. It's simple to set up and I will happily recommend it to new and seasoned gamers alike. 6*

This is a beautiful game. Particularly in its quality of artwork and components but in its mechanics and gamplay as well. Although the rules are simple it has scope for some subtle strategy and desicion making. The game holds my engagement also because it a relatively fast paced and quick game to play. I like games like this because they have scope for either a quick play or multiple plays. If it was seperated from the box it would also be pretty portable. A word about the publisher: I had occasion to contact them with a query. Their response was rapid and comprehensive and in my opinion far in excess of my expectation. They clearly stand by and support their product and that also gives me great confidence in having purchased this game.

We bought this to play when we are on holiday, and so far have really enjoyed it. There is enough of a mix of luck (the cards you draw) and strategy (which cards you play when) to keep the game exciting up to the final move. Because of the way the game track works, anything you change has an impact on both players, so giving yourself an advantage early on will give your opponent the same advantage later on - unless you can change the cards! You need to use the Loki cards to give yourself an advantage/disadvantage your opponent - so far, the game has gone to the one who used all eight every time. The artwork is beautiful as well, so the game looks good as well as playing well.

Juego para 2, rápido y sencillo de reglas, en el que encarnaremos a los cuervos de Odin, Huginn y Muninn en una carrera. Juego en inglés pero totalmente independiente del idioma, hay reglamento en español en bgg o buscando en Internet. El juego llegó en buen estado, la caja y el contenido tiene buena calidad, así como un buen inserto. El juego tiene muy buen arte, se nota que la edición está cuidada. A nosotros nos encanta!!!

Cool Game

Il gioco è molto carino, non ha una grande profondità strategica ma almeno lascia spazio ai suoi ragionamenti e scelte. L'influenza della casualità nella pesca delle carte è alta e le scelte si basano su queste, il che rende il gioco variabile ed imprevedibile. Le illustrazioni ed il materiale sono molto buoni. Lo consiglio per partite brevi e simpatiche senza pesantezza né grande impegno tattico/strategico.

A very addicting quick game !!!

Great game for 2 people. Instructions are easy to follow, game is quick to learn, and a game lasts about 30 - 45 minutes. It requires strategy and a bit of thinking ahead. Each game is different because each time the path is different. The cards are an odd size, and as a review or two mentions, this makes the cards difficult to shuffle like regular cards; however, because how nice these cards are (with the design and artwork) even if they were the size of regular cards, we would take care in shuffling by just taking a stack and spreading them out into about 5 piles and then place the cards in a single stack. Fun game that requires a bit of thinking.