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Ager Sanguinis
2017
Rules assistance for Ager Sanguinis
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- 2–4 players
- 90–300 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.5/5
For 2 players
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Ager Sanguinis is a board game released in 2017 for 2–4 players, 90–300 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Buxeria and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, and Hexagon Grid.
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About the game
Ager Sanguinis ("The Field of Blood" in Latin) is the name of battle lost by Roger of Antioch in 1119. It is set in Northern Syria and simulates the fierce fights between the descendants of the Normans who followed Bohemond of Tarento, son of Robert Guiscard and founder of the principality of Antioch in the 12th Century. The game includes the various factions in this civilization showdown: Knights Hospitaller, Armenians and Seljuk Turks. Ager Sanguinis leverages the rules of the others games in the Norman Saga series and introduces new counters like camels and naphta throwers. Box Contents: > (3) full-color tactical maps, giving a possibility of many different terrains; > (4) sheets of counters printed in full color (Note that the thickness of the counters has been increased a lot); > (1) sheet of overlays in full color; > (1) full-color campaign map; > (1) 40-page rule booklet; > (1) 36-page booklet including the historical background, a guide to the playing pieces and both strategic and tactical scenarios; > (8) play sheets for handy reference; > (1) 10-sided die. An optional counter tray is available in the shoppe of Cry Havoc Fan. The game is available in 2 versions: > English (Both booklets and play sheets in English) > French (Both booklets and play sheets in French)
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- Historic'One
Questions and answers
Ager Sanguinis supports 2–4 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 Ager Sanguinis is 90–300 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 Ager Sanguinis 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.
Ager Sanguinis has a complexity rating of 2.5 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.
Ager Sanguinis belongs to these categories: Wargame and Medieval. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, and Hexagon Grid. 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 Ager Sanguinis are: Buxeria. 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 Ager Sanguinis 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.