- BGG rating
- 7.6
Bloodborne: The Card Game – Moon Presence
- 3–5 players
- 30–45 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2018
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,002
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Bloodborne: The Card Game
2016
Rules assistance for Bloodborne: The Card Game
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 3–5 players
- 30–45 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.0/5
For 3 players
Rules assistant for Bloodborne: The Card Game
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Bloodborne: The Card Game is a board game released in 2016 for 3–5 players, 30–45 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Eric M. Lang and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Push Your Luck.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 7.9
Bloodborne: The Card Game – The Hunter's Nightmare
- 3–5 players
- 30–45 min
- Complexity 2.2/5
- 2018
About the game
Bloodborne: The Card Game is based on the Chalice Dungeons in the video game Bloodborne — the ever-changing labyrinths and tombs carved out by the Great Ones beneath the fallen city of Yharnam, where horrifying creatures reside. Players compete to kill monsters and take their blood. In general, Bloodborne is a game about risk management with a bit of group think, inventory management/upgrades, and tactical play. You start with a hand of basic weapons, which you get to upgrade to improve your fighting combos and capabilities. Each turn, one monster chosen at random attacks players, who fight back as a team, with everyone playing a card from their hand simultaneously to attempt to kill the monster. Players collect blood from the monster, assuming it dies, based on how much damage they dealt. Monsters can fight back with exploding dice that can potentially deal infinite damage. Players can fight as long as they want, but if they die in combat, they lose their progress. Players can opt out of fighting to bank their blood and save it permanently. Collected blood counts as victory points. Says designer Eric M. Lang, "My goal with Bloodborne was to channel the intensity and frustration of the video game into a contest between players. Lots of death."
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- Edge Entertainment
- Delta Vision Publishing
- Galápagos Jogos
- ADC Blackfire Entertainment
- asmodee
- Portal Games
- Lavka Games
- CMON Global Limited
- Lex Games
Questions and answers
Bloodborne: The Card Game supports 3–5 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 Bloodborne: The Card Game is 30–45 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 Bloodborne: The Card Game for ages 14 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.
Bloodborne: The Card Game has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Bloodborne: The Card Game belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Horror. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Push Your Luck. 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 Bloodborne: The Card Game 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 Bloodborne: The Card Game as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.