
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,292
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Odin's Ravens
- 2 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.7/5
- 2002

2016
Rules assistance for Odin's Ravens (Second Edition)
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Odin's Ravens (Second Edition) is a board game released in 2016 for 2 players, 15–30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Thorsten Gimmler and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Race, and Track Movement.
Every morning Odin sends his ravens, Huginn and Muninn, across the entire world to bring back news of what life is like on Earth. Naturally, after thousands of years, they've gotten a little competitive. Race through the landscape in opposite directions to be the first to return to Odin. Focus on speed, or enlist the help of the trickster god Loki to create shortcuts and hinder your opponent. Can you be certain Loki's changes won't help your opponent instead? There's only one way to find out! The revised second edition of Thorsten Gimmler's award-winning Odin's Ravens has been completely redesigned, with new rules and a beautiful new art style inspired by Norse mythology. FAQ Only the "rotate" action on the Loki cards can be used on a loop card, or a card which has been slid partially out of the path.
Odin's Ravens (Second Edition) supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Odin's Ravens (Second Edition) is 15–30 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Odin's Ravens (Second Edition) for ages 10 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Odin's Ravens (Second Edition) has a complexity rating of 1.2 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Odin's Ravens (Second Edition) belongs to these categories: Card Game, Animals, and Mythology. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Race, and Track Movement. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Odin's Ravens (Second Edition) are: Thorsten Gimmler. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Odin's Ravens (Second Edition) as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.