
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,333
- BGG rating
- 8.0
A Song of Ice & Fire: Tabletop Miniatures Game – Stark vs Lannister Starter Set
- 2 players
- 45–60 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2018

Rules assistance for Blood Rage: 5th Player Extras – Kickstarter Exclusives
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Blood Rage: 5th Player Extras – Kickstarter Exclusives is an expansion for Blood Rage released in 2015 for 2–5 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Eric M. Lang and its main mechanics are Open Drafting.
If you purchased the 5th Player Expansion box during the Kickstarter, you got the following Kickstarter Exclusive items: 1 alternate sculpt figure of the Dwarf Chieftain, with a "5+" card for Age 1. 1 alternate sculpt figure of the Dark Elf, with a "5+" card for Age 2. 1 alternate sculpt figure of the Soldier of Hel, with a "5+" card for Age 3. 4 sculpted Ram Clan tokens The "5+" cards for these exclusive monsters are the same as the ones in the core box. Adding these extra cards to your decks is optional, and should be done if you want to have more monsters available to the players.
Blood Rage: 5th Player Extras – Kickstarter Exclusives supports 2–5 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Blood Rage: 5th Player Extras – Kickstarter Exclusives is 60–90 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Blood Rage: 5th Player Extras – Kickstarter Exclusives for ages 13 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Blood Rage: 5th Player Extras – Kickstarter Exclusives has a complexity rating of 2.8 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Blood Rage: 5th Player Extras – Kickstarter Exclusives belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Wargame, and Miniatures. Its main mechanics are Open Drafting. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Blood Rage: 5th Player Extras – Kickstarter Exclusives are: Eric M. Lang. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Blood Rage: 5th Player Extras – Kickstarter Exclusives as an expansion for Blood Rage. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Blood Rage to use it. Check that your edition of Blood Rage is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.