Spirit Island vs Blood Rage
Side by side comparison of two top board games
Spirit Island
⭐ 8.4# 11💰 $65👤 1-4
Spirit Island is a cooperative game where players are spirits defending their island from invading colonizers. Unlike most cooperative games where players are the underdog, here players grow increasingly powerful as the game progresses. Each spirit has unique powers and abilities, offering high replayability.
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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.
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Specification Comparison
| Spec | Spirit Island | Blood Rage |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 11 ✓ | 53 |
| Rating | 8.4 ✓ | 7.8 |
| Year Published | 2017 | 2015 ✓ |
| Price | 65 | 65 |
| Min Players | 1 ✓ | 2 |
| Max Players | 4 | 4 |
| Play Time (min) | 120 | 90 ✓ |
| Min Age | 13 | 13 |
| Complexity (1-5) | 4.06 ✓ | 2.93 |
Spirit Island wins in 4 categories, Blood Rage wins in 2 categories.
Spirit Island — Time Estimates
1-Player Game90 min
Quick session with a smaller group
4-Player Game120 min
Full table experience
Learning Session135 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
Spirit Island
Categories
FantasyFightingMythologyTerritory Building
Mechanics
Action PointsAction QueueArea Majority / InfluenceCooperative PlayHand ManagementModular BoardSimultaneous Action SelectionVariable Player Powers
Blood Rage
Categories
FightingMythologyTerritory Building
Mechanics
Area Majority / InfluenceCard DraftingDice RollingHand ManagementOpen DraftingVariable Player Powers
Rating Comparison
Spirit Island8.4
Blood Rage7.8
Frequently Asked Questions
Which game has a higher rating, Spirit Island or Blood Rage?
Spirit Island has a rating of 8.4, while Blood Rage has 7.8. Spirit Island is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Spirit Island or Blood Rage?
Spirit Island costs approximately $65 and Blood Rage costs approximately $65. Blood Rage is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Spirit Island or Blood Rage?
Spirit Island supports 1-4 players and Blood Rage supports 2-4 players. Blood Rage supports more players.
Is Spirit Island or Blood Rage more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Spirit Island has a complexity weight of 4.06 and Blood Rage has 2.93. Spirit Island is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, Spirit Island or Blood Rage?
Spirit Island takes about 120 minutes to play, while Blood Rage takes about 90 minutes. Blood Rage is the quicker game.