# Blood Hunt

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2026
- **BGG Rating**: 7.5
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-4
- **Duration**: 30 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Designers**: Maxime Rambourg, Théo Rivière
- **Artists**: Weberson Santiago
- **Publishers**: Mandoo Games
- **Categories**: Card Game, Novel-based
- **Mechanics**: Area Majority / Influence, Force Commitment, Hand Management

## Verdict
If you enjoy hunting vampires in quick, tense games, Blood Hunt is for you!Territory control in cardsFast strategic decisionsClassic horror vibeTime-sensitive play3-round limitRECOMMENDED

## Description
Blood Hunt is the darkest spin‑off of Dracula vs. Van Helsing, designed for 2 to 4 players who want to dive into a blood‑hungry showdown without leaving the couch. The setting is a quiet village that turns into a battleground at night. Each game lasts three rounds, but the real goal is to collect citizen tokens before time runs out. The core mechanic involves controlling districts: when the fourth card is placed in a district, players reveal the card in that position and the strongest card takes a token from that district. If someone gets a specific set of tokens, the game ends immediately. If not, the final score is calculated from the token values. The game blends *Area Majority / Influence* (who dominates the district wins tokens), *Force Commitment* (each discarded card has immediate effects that can swing the game), and *Hand Management* (deciding what to keep and what to discard is crucial). Components are simple: a deck of cards with different action types, citizen tokens, and a board with districts. The artwork has a classic horror vibe reminiscent of 80s vampire movies, while the mechanics keep the game fast and tense, with decisions that shift each round. If you love quick card games, territory competition, and a suspenseful atmosphere, Blood Hunt will hook you.

The game was released in 2026, with a 30‑minute playtime and a weight of 5 on BGG. The overall rating is 7.5, indicating that vampire‑hunt fans appreciate the premise, though there is room for improvement. The design is simple, but player interaction creates constant tension, especially when the last card of a district is placed.

Blood Hunt brings the vampire‑hunt vibe to the table, but with a card twist that makes each game unique. If you’ve played Dracula vs. Van Helsing and want something shorter and more territory‑focused, this game is a solid pick.

In short, Blood Hunt is a card game that mixes territory control, strategic decision‑making, and a tense atmosphere, perfect for those who enjoy hunting vampires in quick, intense sessions.

## FAQ
### What is the average playtime?
A game typically lasts about 30 minutes, varying with the number of players.

### How many players can join?
Two to four players work best, though the game is solid with just two.

### What are the main mechanics?
Controlling districts with cards, forced commitment when discarding, and hand management.

### What components are included?
A deck of cards, citizen tokens, a board with districts, and token markers.

### Is the game easy to learn?
Yes, the rules are simple, but tension and strategy emerge quickly.

### Who is the target audience?
Fans of quick card games, vampire hunts, and territory control.

### Any strategy tips?
Try to control key districts early and use discarded cards to swing the game in your favor.