Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization vs Blood Rage

Side by side comparison of two top board games

Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization

Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization

⭐ 8.3# 5💰 $55👤 2-4

Through the Ages is a civilization-building game that takes players from the dawn of civilization to the modern age. Players manage resources, develop technologies, build wonders, and lead their civilization through three ages of history. The game features a unique card-driven system where each decision has long-term consequences.

CivilizationEconomic
Blood Rage

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

SpecThrough the Ages: A New Story of CivilizationBlood Rage
BGG Rank5 ✓53
Rating8.3 ✓7.8
Year Published20152015
Price55 ✓65
Min Players22
Max Players44
Play Time (min)12090 ✓
Min Age1413 ✓
Complexity (1-5)4.19 ✓2.93

Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization wins in 4 categories, Blood Rage wins in 2 categories.

Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization — Time Estimates

2-Player Game120 min
Quick session with a smaller group
4-Player Game240 min
Full table experience
Learning Session210 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

Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization

Categories
CivilizationEconomic
Mechanics
Action DraftingCard DraftingHand ManagementIncomeSet CollectionTimerTurn Order: ProgressiveVariable Phase Order

Blood Rage

Categories
FightingMythologyTerritory Building
Mechanics
Area Majority / InfluenceCard DraftingDice RollingHand ManagementOpen DraftingVariable Player Powers

Rating Comparison

Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization8.3
Blood Rage7.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Which game has a higher rating, Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization or Blood Rage?
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization has a rating of 8.3, while Blood Rage has 7.8. Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization or Blood Rage?
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization costs approximately $55 and Blood Rage costs approximately $65. Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization or Blood Rage?
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization supports 2-4 players and Blood Rage supports 2-4 players. Blood Rage supports more players.
Is Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization or Blood Rage more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization has a complexity weight of 4.19 and Blood Rage has 2.93. Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization or Blood Rage?
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization takes about 120 minutes to play, while Blood Rage takes about 90 minutes. Blood Rage is the quicker game.

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