Bloodborne: The Card Game
- Players
- 3-5
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 4 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 45 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 14+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 2.0 / 5
- Year
- 2016
About the game
Bloodborne: The Card Game brings the punishing risk-reward combat of the Chalice Dungeons to the table, as players team up to hunt down horrifying creatures for their blood. Each round, a randomly chosen monster attacks, and all players simultaneously play cards from their upgraded weapon hand to fight back together. Successfully damaging a monster earns blood based on your contribution, but monsters can strike back with exploding dice capable of dealing massive damage. Players can bank their blood permanently or keep fighting for more, risking everything if they fall in combat.
Hobbli's Notes
Hobbli's editorial team appreciates how designer Eric M. Lang channeled the punishing intensity of the Bloodborne video game into this fast, tense card game. The exploding dice combat mechanism captures real dread, forcing tough decisions about when to keep pushing your luck versus banking your hard-earned blood. It's a great pick for fans of the video game looking for a faster, more social way to experience its brutal atmosphere. We recommend it for horror and action fans who enjoy risk management with real teeth.
What we like
- Faithfully captures the Bloodborne video game's punishing atmosphere.
- Exploding dice combat creates real risk-management tension.
- Quick 45-minute playtime suits repeated horror-themed sessions.
- Strong licensed theme appeals directly to video game fans.
Keep in mind
- Team-based combat can create runaway leader situations.
- Randomness from exploding dice can feel punishing to some players.
- Requires familiarity with or love of the source material to fully appreciate.
Who it's for
Great for horror and video-game fans aged 14+ who enjoy tense, semi-cooperative combat card games in groups of 3-5.
