Gloomhaven vs Blood Rage
Side by side comparison of two top board games
Gloomhaven
Gloomhaven is a game of tactical combat in a persistent world of shifting motives. Players take on the role of wandering mercenaries with their own specializations, goals, and personal stories. Each scenario in Gloomhaven presents a new challenge, and players must work together to overcome enemies and obstacles. Between scenarios, players improve their characters by gaining new abilities, items, and perks. The game also features a legacy-style component where choices made in one scenario affect future scenarios.
Blood Rage
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.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Gloomhaven | Blood Rage |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 1 ✓ | 53 |
| Rating | 8.8 ✓ | 7.8 |
| Year Published | 2017 | 2015 ✓ |
| Price | 140 | 65 ✓ |
| Min Players | 1 ✓ | 2 |
| Max Players | 4 | 4 |
| Play Time (min) | 60 ✓ | 90 |
| Min Age | 12 ✓ | 13 |
| Complexity (1-5) | 3.84 ✓ | 2.93 |
Gloomhaven wins in 6 categories, Blood Rage wins in 2 categories.