Everdell vs Blood Rage
Side by side comparison of two top board games
Everdell
⭐ 8# 30💰 $55👤 1-4
Everdell is a worker placement and tableau-building game set in a whimsical forest world. Players lead a group of critters to build a city by gathering resources, constructing buildings, and welcoming new residents. The game features a dynamic worker placement system where the number of workers available increases over time.
AnimalsCard GameFantasyTerritory Building
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 | Everdell | Blood Rage |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 30 ✓ | 53 |
| Rating | 8 ✓ | 7.8 |
| Year Published | 2018 | 2015 ✓ |
| Price | 55 ✓ | 65 |
| Min Players | 1 ✓ | 2 |
| Max Players | 4 | 4 |
| Play Time (min) | 80 ✓ | 90 |
| Min Age | 10 ✓ | 13 |
| Complexity (1-5) | 2.86 | 2.93 ✓ |
Everdell wins in 6 categories, Blood Rage wins in 2 categories.
Everdell — Time Estimates
1-Player Game40 min
Quick session with a smaller group
4-Player Game80 min
Full table experience
Learning Session90 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
Everdell
Categories
AnimalsCard GameFantasyTerritory Building
Mechanics
Action PointsCard DraftingHand ManagementIncomeOpen DraftingSet CollectionTableau BuildingWorker Placement
Blood Rage
Categories
FightingMythologyTerritory Building
Mechanics
Area Majority / InfluenceCard DraftingDice RollingHand ManagementOpen DraftingVariable Player Powers
Rating Comparison
Everdell8
Blood Rage7.8
Frequently Asked Questions
Which game has a higher rating, Everdell or Blood Rage?
Everdell has a rating of 8, while Blood Rage has 7.8. Everdell is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Everdell or Blood Rage?
Everdell costs approximately $55 and Blood Rage costs approximately $65. Everdell is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Everdell or Blood Rage?
Everdell supports 1-4 players and Blood Rage supports 2-4 players. Blood Rage supports more players.
Is Everdell or Blood Rage more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Everdell has a complexity weight of 2.86 and Blood Rage has 2.93. Blood Rage is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, Everdell or Blood Rage?
Everdell takes about 80 minutes to play, while Blood Rage takes about 90 minutes. Everdell is the quicker game.