Overview:

Name: Blood Rage

BGG Weight: 2.88 / 5

Year Published: 2015

Publisher: CMON Limited

Designer: Eric M. Lang

Number of Players: 2-4

Playing Time: 60-90 minutes

Game Category/Theme: Mythology, Strategy, Area Control, Card Drafting

Board Game Mechanics: Action Points, Area Majority / Influence, Area Movement, Card Play Conflict Resolution, Closed Drafting

 

Ratings:

Strategy: 8.5

Complexity: 7.5

Player Interaction: 9.2

Replayability: 9.0

Game Rating: 8.9

Cost: 6.0

 

Calculations:

Weight Rating: (7.5 + 8.5) = 16.0

Playability Rating: [(9.0 + 9.2 + 8.9) – 7.5] = 20.6

Play Rating Score: (16.0 + 20.6) x 2 = 73.2

Value Rating: 73.2 / 6.0 = 12.2

 

Final Score Rating: 73.2 + 12.2 = 85.4

 

Review:

Blood Rage is an excellent game that mixes elements of mythology, strategy, and area control. Players take on the roles of Viking clans that are competing for glory and a place in Valhalla. The game is played over three rounds, with players drafting cards to build their armies and complete quests. Each round ends with a Ragnarok event that destroys parts of the board and eliminates weaker units, adding to the strategic complexity.

One of the strengths of Blood Rage is its player interaction, with players constantly competing for territory, completing quests, and fighting each other’s armies. The game also features a variety of different strategies and play styles, with each clan having unique abilities and cards.

Blood Rage does not offer solo or cooperative play, so it is best played with a group of friends. The game can be complex, but the rules are easy to learn and the gameplay is intuitive. The art and components are top-notch, with highly-detailed miniatures and beautifully illustrated cards.

 

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