Blood Rage vs King of Tokyo
Side by side comparison of two top board games
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
King of Tokyo
⭐ 7.1# 533💰 $30👤 2-6
King of Tokyo is a fast-paced dice game where players take on the roles of giant monsters competing to become the King of Tokyo. Roll dice to attack, heal, or earn victory points. The last monster standing - or the first to score 20 victory points - wins. Easy to learn and always exciting.
DiceFantasyFightingScience Fiction
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Blood Rage | King of Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 53 ✓ | 533 |
| Rating | 7.8 ✓ | 7.1 |
| Year Published | 2015 | 2011 ✓ |
| Price | 65 | 30 ✓ |
| Min Players | 2 | 2 |
| Max Players | 4 | 6 ✓ |
| Play Time (min) | 90 | 30 ✓ |
| Min Age | 13 | 8 ✓ |
| Complexity (1-5) | 2.93 ✓ | 1.56 |
Blood Rage wins in 3 categories, King of Tokyo wins in 5 categories.
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)
King of Tokyo — Time Estimates
2-Player Game30 min
Quick session with a smaller group
6-Player Game30 min
Full table experience
Learning Session60 min
First time playing (includes setup & rule explanation)
Category & Mechanic Comparison
Blood Rage
Categories
FightingMythologyTerritory Building
Mechanics
Area Majority / InfluenceCard DraftingDice RollingHand ManagementOpen DraftingVariable Player Powers
King of Tokyo
Categories
DiceFantasyFightingScience Fiction
Mechanics
Dice RollingHot PotatoIncomeKill StealOpen DraftingPush Your LuckRe-rolling and LockingVariable Player Powers
Rating Comparison
Blood Rage7.8
King of Tokyo7.1
Frequently Asked Questions
Which game has a higher rating, Blood Rage or King of Tokyo?
Blood Rage has a rating of 7.8, while King of Tokyo has 7.1. Blood Rage is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Blood Rage or King of Tokyo?
Blood Rage costs approximately $65 and King of Tokyo costs approximately $30. King of Tokyo is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Blood Rage or King of Tokyo?
Blood Rage supports 2-4 players and King of Tokyo supports 2-6 players. King of Tokyo supports more players.
Is Blood Rage or King of Tokyo more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Blood Rage has a complexity weight of 2.93 and King of Tokyo has 1.56. Blood Rage is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, Blood Rage or King of Tokyo?
Blood Rage takes about 90 minutes to play, while King of Tokyo takes about 30 minutes. King of Tokyo is the quicker game.