Blood Rage vs The Quacks of Quedlinburg
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

The Quacks of Quedlinburg
⭐ 7.7# 67💰 $35👤 2-4
The Quacks of Quedlinburg is a push-your-luck game where players brew potions by drawing ingredients from their bags. Each ingredient has different effects, and players must decide when to stop drawing before their potion explodes. The game features variable player powers and a unique bag-building mechanism.
FantasyMedievalPuzzle
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Blood Rage | The Quacks of Quedlinburg |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 53 ✓ | 67 |
| Rating | 7.8 ✓ | 7.7 |
| Year Published | 2015 ✓ | 2018 |
| Price | 65 | 35 ✓ |
| Min Players | 2 | 2 |
| Max Players | 4 | 4 |
| Play Time (min) | 90 | 45 ✓ |
| Min Age | 13 | 10 ✓ |
| Complexity (1-5) | 2.93 ✓ | 1.96 |
Blood Rage wins in 4 categories, The Quacks of Quedlinburg wins in 3 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)
The Quacks of Quedlinburg — Time Estimates
2-Player Game45 min
Quick session with a smaller group
4-Player Game45 min
Full table experience
Learning Session75 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
The Quacks of Quedlinburg
Categories
FantasyMedievalPuzzle
Mechanics
Deck, Bag, and Pool BuildingDice RollingOpen DraftingPush Your LuckVariable Player Powers
Rating Comparison
Blood Rage7.8
The Quacks of Quedlinburg7.7
Frequently Asked Questions
Which game has a higher rating, Blood Rage or The Quacks of Quedlinburg?
Blood Rage has a rating of 7.8, while The Quacks of Quedlinburg has 7.7. Blood Rage is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Blood Rage or The Quacks of Quedlinburg?
Blood Rage costs approximately $65 and The Quacks of Quedlinburg costs approximately $35. The Quacks of Quedlinburg is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Blood Rage or The Quacks of Quedlinburg?
Blood Rage supports 2-4 players and The Quacks of Quedlinburg supports 2-4 players. The Quacks of Quedlinburg supports more players.
Is Blood Rage or The Quacks of Quedlinburg more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Blood Rage has a complexity weight of 2.93 and The Quacks of Quedlinburg has 1.96. Blood Rage is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, Blood Rage or The Quacks of Quedlinburg?
Blood Rage takes about 90 minutes to play, while The Quacks of Quedlinburg takes about 45 minutes. The Quacks of Quedlinburg is the quicker game.