Ticket to Ride vs Blood Rage
Side by side comparison of two top board games
Ticket to Ride
⭐ 7.4# 258💰 $45👤 2-5
Ticket to Ride is a railway-themed strategy game where players collect train cards to claim railway routes across North America. Players compete to connect cities and complete destination tickets for points. The game is easy to learn but offers strategic depth through route planning and blocking opponents.
TrainsTransportation
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 | Ticket to Ride | Blood Rage |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 258 | 53 ✓ |
| Rating | 7.4 | 7.8 ✓ |
| Year Published | 2004 ✓ | 2015 |
| Price | 45 ✓ | 65 |
| Min Players | 2 | 2 |
| Max Players | 5 ✓ | 4 |
| Play Time (min) | 60 ✓ | 90 |
| Min Age | 8 ✓ | 13 |
| Complexity (1-5) | 1.87 | 2.93 ✓ |
Ticket to Ride wins in 5 categories, Blood Rage wins in 3 categories.
Ticket to Ride — Time Estimates
2-Player Game30 min
Quick session with a smaller group
5-Player Game60 min
Full table experience
Learning Session75 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
Ticket to Ride
Categories
TrainsTransportation
Mechanics
Card DraftingConnectionsHand ManagementNetwork and Route BuildingOpen DraftingSet Collection
Blood Rage
Categories
FightingMythologyTerritory Building
Mechanics
Area Majority / InfluenceCard DraftingDice RollingHand ManagementOpen DraftingVariable Player Powers
Rating Comparison
Ticket to Ride7.4
Blood Rage7.8
Frequently Asked Questions
Which game has a higher rating, Ticket to Ride or Blood Rage?
Ticket to Ride has a rating of 7.4, while Blood Rage has 7.8. Blood Rage is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Ticket to Ride or Blood Rage?
Ticket to Ride costs approximately $45 and Blood Rage costs approximately $65. Ticket to Ride is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Ticket to Ride or Blood Rage?
Ticket to Ride supports 2-5 players and Blood Rage supports 2-4 players. Ticket to Ride supports more players.
Is Ticket to Ride or Blood Rage more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Ticket to Ride has a complexity weight of 1.87 and Blood Rage has 2.93. Blood Rage is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, Ticket to Ride or Blood Rage?
Ticket to Ride takes about 60 minutes to play, while Blood Rage takes about 90 minutes. Ticket to Ride is the quicker game.