Agricola vs Blood Rage
Side by side comparison of two top board games
Agricola
⭐ 8# 24💰 $55👤 1-4
Agricola is a farming strategy game where players manage their own family farms. Workers gather resources, build fences, plant crops, and raise animals through 14 rounds. The game is known for its tight resource economy and the constant pressure to feed your family. With many cards for variety, each game offers unique strategic paths.
EconomicFarming
Blood Rage
⭐ 7.8# 53💰 $65👤 2-4
Blood Rage is a Viking-themed strategy game where players control their Viking clans to gain glory before Ragnarok destroys the world. Players draft cards, invade territories, and upgrade their clans. The game features a unique mechanism where even losing battles can bring rewards.
FightingMythologyTerritory Building
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Agricola | Blood Rage |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 24 ✓ | 53 |
| Rating | 8 ✓ | 7.8 |
| Year Published | 2007 ✓ | 2015 |
| Price | 55 ✓ | 65 |
| Min Players | 1 ✓ | 2 |
| Max Players | 4 | 4 |
| Play Time (min) | 120 | 90 ✓ |
| Min Age | 12 ✓ | 13 |
| Complexity (1-5) | 3.63 ✓ | 2.93 |
Agricola wins in 7 categories, Blood Rage wins in 1 categories.
Agricola — Time Estimates
1-Player Game30 min
Quick session with a smaller group
4-Player Game150 min
Full table experience
Learning Session120 min
First time playing (includes setup & rule explanation)
Blood Rage — Time Estimates
2-Player Game60 min
Quick session with a smaller group
4-Player Game90 min
Full table experience
Learning Session105 min
First time playing (includes setup & rule explanation)
Category & Mechanic Comparison
Agricola
Categories
EconomicFarming
Mechanics
Action DraftingCard DraftingHand ManagementIncomeOpen DraftingSet CollectionTurn Order: Claim ActionWorker Placement
Blood Rage
Categories
FightingMythologyTerritory Building
Mechanics
Area Majority / InfluenceCard DraftingDice RollingHand ManagementOpen DraftingVariable Player Powers
Rating Comparison
Agricola8
Blood Rage7.8
Frequently Asked Questions
Which game has a higher rating, Agricola or Blood Rage?
Agricola has a rating of 8, while Blood Rage has 7.8. Agricola is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Agricola or Blood Rage?
Agricola costs approximately $55 and Blood Rage costs approximately $65. Agricola is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Agricola or Blood Rage?
Agricola supports 1-4 players and Blood Rage supports 2-4 players. Blood Rage supports more players.
Is Agricola or Blood Rage more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Agricola has a complexity weight of 3.63 and Blood Rage has 2.93. Agricola is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, Agricola or Blood Rage?
Agricola takes about 120 minutes to play, while Blood Rage takes about 90 minutes. Blood Rage is the quicker game.