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Rage (Second Edition)
1998
Rules assistance for Rage (Second Edition)
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–5 players
- 45 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.1/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Rage (Second Edition)
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Rage (Second Edition) is a board game released in 1998 for 2–5 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Luke Peterschmidt.
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About the game
In 1998 Rage underwent a major revision that cleaned up a lot of problems with the previous version by White Wolf Studios. Now instead of a free for all the game requires you to watch your resources. Although the backs of the cards have stayed the same the cards now have a lot more info on them and with new rules the original cards are totally incompatible. This is still a game of ferocious werewolf vs. werewolf combat but the game has been changed greatly. This version is commonly referred to as RALV, Snake Eyes, or Rage: Tribal War to distinguish it from the first version. If you have cards and are unsure which version they belong to, there's an easy way to tell. RALV character cards all have a paw print somewhere on the card frame (95% are on the bottom). Combat cards have a blood spot in the upper left corner with a number in them. Sept cards list the card type in the upper right corner.
Designers
Publishers
- Five Rings Publishing Group
Questions and answers
Rage (Second Edition) 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 Rage (Second Edition) is 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 Rage (Second Edition) for ages 12 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.
Rage (Second Edition) has a complexity rating of 2.1 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.
Rage (Second Edition) belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fighting, and Horror. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Rage (Second Edition) and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Rage (Second Edition) are: Luke Peterschmidt. 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 Rage (Second Edition) 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.