Blood Rage: Gods of Ásgard

CMON Global Limited, Cool Mini Or Not, CrowD Games · Board game · 2015
2–4 · best 4 60–90 min Weight 2.6/5
8.2 rating Ludopedia
7.7 rating BGG
Buy · from US$ 15.99
8.2 rating Ludopedia
7.7 rating BGG
Our Verdict
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

If you love Blood Rage and want more replayability and twists, this expansion is for you! The gods change everything in a brilliant way.

Highlights
  • Powerful gods shake up the game
  • More strategy and tactics
  • Boosted replayability
  • New draft decisions
Keep in mind
  • Requires base game
  • Fewer gods than total
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About the game

What you do in a play session

The Gods of Ásgard expansion for Blood Rage injects an extra dose of chaos and strategy with the arrival of two powerful gods each game. In every session, two random gods enter the fray, each with unique abilities that alter the rules of specific provinces, adding an intriguing tactical layer without overly complicating the game's flow. The positioning of these gods is dynamic: after a successful (or unsuccessful) pillage in their province, the player must move them to another strategic location, ensuring they never stay put or end up in already plundered areas. This constant dance of the gods directly impacts draft choices and the unfolding of battles, forcing players to adapt their tactics. Will you try to exploit a god's power repeatedly, guiding them to your areas of interest? Or will you focus on neutralizing them, attacking neighboring provinces? Perhaps even attempt a risky pillage just to force the god to move and disrupt another player's plans. The god miniatures come with tarot-sized cards, detailing their powers and influencing player decisions. This expansion injects incredible replayability, ensuring each Blood Rage session is a fresh and challenging experience, where adapting to the present deities is the key to Viking victory.

Expansion for

Published additional content

1 items

Best player count

BGG community vote

2–4 players
2 OK
3 REC
4 BEST

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Game details

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Components: Miniatures Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Game: Blood Rage Mythology: Norse
Publisher CMON Global Limited, Cool Mini Or Not, CrowD Games, Delta Vision Publishing, Galápagos Jogos, Geekach LLC, Guillotine Games, Rexhry
Designer Eric M. Lang
Artist Adrian Smith, Mike McVey

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106want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
Do I need the base Blood Rage game to play with Gods of Ásgard?
Yes, absolutely! Gods of Ásgard is an expansion and requires the base Blood Rage game to be played.
How many different gods are in this expansion?
The expansion introduces 6 new gods, but only 2 of them participate in each game, chosen randomly.
How do the gods affect the game?
Each god has a special ability that alters the rules of a specific province. They also move between provinces, creating new dynamics.
Does the expansion make the game more complicated?
Despite adding new rules, the overall complexity doesn't increase much, as the gods' abilities are focused and easy to grasp.
How long does it take to play with this expansion?
The playtime remains similar to the base Blood Rage, generally between 60 and 90 minutes, depending on the player count and familiarity with the rules.
Is this expansion worthwhile for those who already own the base game?
Absolutely! It adds a very interesting layer of strategy and replayability, ensuring each game feels different.