Blood Rage vs Splendor
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
Splendor
⭐ 7.5# 207💰 $35👤 2-4
Splendor is a fast-paced gem-collecting game where players take on the role of Renaissance merchants. Players collect gem tokens to purchase development cards, which provide permanent bonuses and prestige points. The game is easy to learn and plays quickly, making it an ideal gateway game for new board gamers.
Card GameEconomicRenaissance
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Blood Rage | Splendor |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 53 ✓ | 207 |
| Rating | 7.8 ✓ | 7.5 |
| Year Published | 2015 | 2014 ✓ |
| Price | 65 | 35 ✓ |
| Min Players | 2 | 2 |
| Max Players | 4 | 4 |
| Play Time (min) | 90 | 30 ✓ |
| Min Age | 13 | 10 ✓ |
| Complexity (1-5) | 2.93 ✓ | 1.79 |
Blood Rage wins in 3 categories, Splendor wins in 4 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)
Splendor — Time Estimates
2-Player Game30 min
Quick session with a smaller group
4-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
Splendor
Categories
Card GameEconomicRenaissance
Mechanics
Card DraftingEngine BuildingHand ManagementOpen DraftingSet Collection
Rating Comparison
Blood Rage7.8
Splendor7.5
Frequently Asked Questions
Which game has a higher rating, Blood Rage or Splendor?
Blood Rage has a rating of 7.8, while Splendor has 7.5. Blood Rage is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Blood Rage or Splendor?
Blood Rage costs approximately $65 and Splendor costs approximately $35. Splendor is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Blood Rage or Splendor?
Blood Rage supports 2-4 players and Splendor supports 2-4 players. Splendor supports more players.
Is Blood Rage or Splendor more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Blood Rage has a complexity weight of 2.93 and Splendor has 1.79. Blood Rage is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, Blood Rage or Splendor?
Blood Rage takes about 90 minutes to play, while Splendor takes about 30 minutes. Splendor is the quicker game.