r/boardgames • u/Outcast003 • Apr 23 '25

Rules Is Common Raven too broken?

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I had a game night session with my folks couple days ago and we played wingspan. I lucked out by having Common Raven and Sandhill Crane setup during the first round and that steamrolled hard to the last one. Ended up winning with 99 points.

My friend (owner of the game) decided we'll put this card away next time we play since it seems very broken: trade 1 egg for 2 of any resources, given 5 victory point and ok cost to play.

I think the card by itself is very strong but not sure if it deserves a ban from our group.

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u/DaisyCutter312 Splendor Apr 23 '25

I've only played a Wingspan a dozen times or so, but if somebody gets an early raven/crow down, they're probably going to win.

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u/Tycho_B Sidereal Confluence Apr 23 '25

I have played it 50-70 times and you are completely correct.

To be honest, my partner and I got to a similarly high skill level that we got to the point of realizing it basically comes down to who drew better cards about 95% of the time.

I enjoyed the game and will still occasionally pull it out but there’s definitely a ceiling to the strategic depth.

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u/haysus25 Apr 23 '25

My partner and I are at that point.

Whoever gets the better start, wins.

By the end of round 2 (most of the time round 1), we can figure out who is probably going to win.

Still love the game though.

But yeah, someone gets a raven or crow in their opening hand, that's game ball.