The year is 846 AD, the dawn of the Viking age. The legends of Ragnar Lodbrok and his conquests have spread across the known world. With his death, the Viking clans clamber to replace the flag of kingship with their own sigils. Violence breaks out across the Nordic lands.
Which clan will triumph? How to know if one’s fortune will go as planned? A precious few Rune Casters, blessed with the sight of the gods, can cast their spells upon the future and find the fortunate path for their clan. With the help of Acolytes, a Caster can turn the tide for his or her clan. You are that Caster. Can you cast the right runes for the perfect spells to lead your clan to victory?
BloodRunes is a pattern creation take-that strategy game unlike any other. Using a shared board, players attempt to cast runes to the board that match the patterns on the spells they wish to play. One must be careful not to cast a rune that might help your opponent. Watch out for your opponents’ spells, see who’s got swords aimed at you. Cast ward spells to protect yourself from attack. Build your own Fortune or steal from your opponents. Get 6 Fortunes and win!
2 – 4 Players
60 minutes play time
How to Play BloodRunes
If you’d like to learn how to play BloodRunes, you can download the rulebook here or watch the videos below. My apologies that the artwork you see in the videos below is old, I will update the videos soon. The mechanics and rules are the same. Happy Raiding. ⚔️
BloodRunes Asymetric Clan Attributes Variant
Try it out on Tabletop Simulator
Tabletop Simulator is a digital playground where you can enjoy board games just like in real life! It offers a fully interactive experience where there’s no AI — you move the pieces yourself, follow the rules, and yes, even accidentally break them if you’re not careful. BloodRunes is now available on Tabletop Simulator, giving you the chance to explore its thrilling gameplay. The rulebook is conveniently placed on the virtual table, so you’ll always have guidance as you dive into this strategic and immersive experience.
To get set up with BloodRunes on Tabletop Simulator, click this blog post that walks you through the steps.
Reviews and Testimonials
Check out all the Amazon Reviews here!
And look at all these people loving the BloodRunes! ⚔️
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