Terraforming Mars vs Blood Rage
Side by side comparison of two top board games
Terraforming Mars
⭐ 8.4# 4💰 $50👤 1-5
In Terraforming Mars, players take on the role of corporations working together to terraform the planet Mars. Players compete for victory points while raising temperature, creating oxygen, and covering the planet with water. Each player manages their own corporation, playing project cards that represent technologies, infrastructure, or events.
EconomicEnvironmentalScience FictionTerritory 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 | Terraforming Mars | Blood Rage |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 4 ✓ | 53 |
| Rating | 8.4 ✓ | 7.8 |
| Year Published | 2016 | 2015 ✓ |
| Price | 50 ✓ | 65 |
| Min Players | 1 ✓ | 2 |
| Max Players | 5 ✓ | 4 |
| Play Time (min) | 120 | 90 ✓ |
| Min Age | 12 ✓ | 13 |
| Complexity (1-5) | 3.24 ✓ | 2.93 |
Terraforming Mars wins in 7 categories, Blood Rage wins in 2 categories.
Terraforming Mars — Time Estimates
1-Player Game90 min
Quick session with a smaller group
5-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
Terraforming Mars
Categories
EconomicEnvironmentalScience FictionTerritory Building
Mechanics
Card DraftingEnd Game BonusesHand ManagementHexagon GridIncomeKill StealMulti-Use CardsOpen DraftingSet CollectionTile PlacementTurn Order: Claim ActionVariable Player Powers
Blood Rage
Categories
FightingMythologyTerritory Building
Mechanics
Area Majority / InfluenceCard DraftingDice RollingHand ManagementOpen DraftingVariable Player Powers
Rating Comparison
Terraforming Mars8.4
Blood Rage7.8
Frequently Asked Questions
Which game has a higher rating, Terraforming Mars or Blood Rage?
Terraforming Mars has a rating of 8.4, while Blood Rage has 7.8. Terraforming Mars is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Terraforming Mars or Blood Rage?
Terraforming Mars costs approximately $50 and Blood Rage costs approximately $65. Terraforming Mars is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Terraforming Mars or Blood Rage?
Terraforming Mars supports 1-5 players and Blood Rage supports 2-4 players. Terraforming Mars supports more players.
Is Terraforming Mars or Blood Rage more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Terraforming Mars has a complexity weight of 3.24 and Blood Rage has 2.93. Terraforming Mars is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, Terraforming Mars or Blood Rage?
Terraforming Mars takes about 120 minutes to play, while Blood Rage takes about 90 minutes. Blood Rage is the quicker game.