# Odin's Ravens

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2002
- **BGG Rating**: 6.6
- **BGG Rank**: #2262
- **Players**: 2 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 30 min
- **Weight**: 1.68 / 5
- **Designers**: Thorsten Gimmler
- **Artists**: Andreas Steiner, Anke Pohl, Johan Egerkrans, Thilo Rick
- **Publishers**: KOSMOS, Rio Grande Games, Tilsit
- **Categories**: Animals, Card Game, Mythology
- **Mechanics**: Hand Management, Map Addition, Race, Score-and-Reset Game, Track Movement

## Verdict
If you enjoy a quick and strategic two-player duel with a cool Norse theme and mechanics that require planning, Odin's Ravens is a great choice!Tense and direct raceSharp hand strategyCaptivating mythological themeDynamic track buildingTwo-player onlyCard draw luck mattersLow initial complexityRECOMMENDED

## Description
Get ready for a winged race through Odin's realm! In Odin's Ravens, you and one friend take on the roles of two messenger ravens, Huginn and Muninn, sent by Odin himself to explore Midgard. The mission is simple: be the first to return with news and earn the Allfather's favor. But don't be fooled, these birds are clever and have a few tricks up their sleeves!

Each of you will have your own deck of cards, and the goal is to use these cards to match the terrain types appearing on the track ahead of your raven. Matched the terrain? Your raven advances! Missed? You fall behind. The track itself is built with domino-style landscape cards, which change each game, ensuring no two races are the same. Besides the flight cards, you have Odin (or Loki, depending on the edition) cards, which are true trump cards: they allow special actions like messing with the opponent's track, rearranging the path, or even hindering the rival raven.

The game is played over multiple rounds. When a raven crosses the finish line, the round ends, and scoring is calculated. Whoever got closer to the raven that crossed the line earns points, with an extra bonus for those who did best in the 'Magic Way' area, where special cards are accumulated. The game ends when one player reaches 12 points. It's a fast-paced, strategic game full of twists and turns, perfect for those who enjoy a direct and intelligent duel, with a touch of Norse mythology and plenty of hand management.

## FAQ
### How many players can participate in Odin's Ravens?
Odin's Ravens is exclusively a two-player game, perfect for a head-to-head duel!

### How long does a game session last?
A game session is quite fast, usually lasting around 30 minutes.

### Is the game very complicated to learn?
No, the rules are quite straightforward. The complexity comes from managing your cards and making tactical decisions during the game.

### What is the main objective of the game?
The objective is to be the first to accumulate 12 victory points, by reaching the end of the track and managing your cards and actions well.

### Do I need to know about Norse mythology to play?
It's not necessary, but the theme adds an extra charm to the experience!

### Are the Odin/Loki cards very powerful?
They offer special actions that can change the course of the game, but their effective use depends on your hand and the current strategy.