Dominion vs Blood Rage
Side by side comparison of two top board games
Dominion
⭐ 7.6# 102💰 $40👤 2-4
Dominion is the game that created the deck-building genre. Players start with a small deck of cards and use them to buy more powerful cards, gradually building an efficient engine. Each game uses a different set of 10 kingdom cards from the available pool, creating nearly infinite variety. The goal is to have the most victory points when the game ends.
Card GameMedieval
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 | Dominion | Blood Rage |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 102 | 53 ✓ |
| Rating | 7.6 | 7.8 ✓ |
| Year Published | 2008 ✓ | 2015 |
| Price | 40 ✓ | 65 |
| Min Players | 2 | 2 |
| Max Players | 4 | 4 |
| Play Time (min) | 30 ✓ | 90 |
| Min Age | 13 | 13 |
| Complexity (1-5) | 2.35 | 2.93 ✓ |
Dominion wins in 3 categories, Blood Rage wins in 3 categories.
Dominion — 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)
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
Dominion
Categories
Card GameMedieval
Mechanics
Deck ConstructionDeck, Bag, and Pool BuildingHand ManagementOpen Drafting
Blood Rage
Categories
FightingMythologyTerritory Building
Mechanics
Area Majority / InfluenceCard DraftingDice RollingHand ManagementOpen DraftingVariable Player Powers
Rating Comparison
Dominion7.6
Blood Rage7.8
Frequently Asked Questions
Which game has a higher rating, Dominion or Blood Rage?
Dominion has a rating of 7.6, while Blood Rage has 7.8. Blood Rage is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Dominion or Blood Rage?
Dominion costs approximately $40 and Blood Rage costs approximately $65. Dominion is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Dominion or Blood Rage?
Dominion supports 2-4 players and Blood Rage supports 2-4 players. Blood Rage supports more players.
Is Dominion or Blood Rage more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Dominion has a complexity weight of 2.35 and Blood Rage has 2.93. Blood Rage is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, Dominion or Blood Rage?
Dominion takes about 30 minutes to play, while Blood Rage takes about 90 minutes. Dominion is the quicker game.