Blood Rage vs Root
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
Root
⭐ 8.1# 19💰 $55👤 2-4
Root is an asymmetrical game where players take on different woodland factions with completely different play styles. The Marquise de Cat rules the forest, the Eyrie Dynasties seeks to reclaim their throne, the Woodland Alliance plots revolution, and the Vagabond plays both sides. Each faction has its own victory condition and unique mechanics.
AnimalsFantasyWargame
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Blood Rage | Root |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 53 | 19 ✓ |
| Rating | 7.8 | 8.1 ✓ |
| Year Published | 2015 ✓ | 2018 |
| Price | 65 | 55 ✓ |
| Min Players | 2 | 2 |
| Max Players | 4 | 4 |
| Play Time (min) | 90 | 60 ✓ |
| Min Age | 13 | 10 ✓ |
| Complexity (1-5) | 2.93 | 3.68 ✓ |
Blood Rage wins in 1 categories, Root wins in 6 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)
Root — 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
Blood Rage
Categories
FightingMythologyTerritory Building
Mechanics
Area Majority / InfluenceCard DraftingDice RollingHand ManagementOpen DraftingVariable Player Powers
Root
Categories
AnimalsFantasyWargame
Mechanics
Action PointsArea Majority / InfluenceAsymmetric Starting PositionsCard DraftingDice RollingHand ManagementModular BoardPoint-to-Point MovementVariable Player PowersVariable Set-up
Rating Comparison
Blood Rage7.8
Root8.1
Frequently Asked Questions
Which game has a higher rating, Blood Rage or Root?
Blood Rage has a rating of 7.8, while Root has 8.1. Root is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Blood Rage or Root?
Blood Rage costs approximately $65 and Root costs approximately $55. Root is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Blood Rage or Root?
Blood Rage supports 2-4 players and Root supports 2-4 players. Root supports more players.
Is Blood Rage or Root more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Blood Rage has a complexity weight of 2.93 and Root has 3.68. Root is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, Blood Rage or Root?
Blood Rage takes about 90 minutes to play, while Root takes about 60 minutes. Root is the quicker game.