
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,043
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Peloponnesian War
- 1–2 players
- 90–240 min
- Complexity 4.0/5
- 2019

Rules assistance for Fields of Blood
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Fields of Blood is an expansion for Clash of Spears: Rules for Skirmish Battles in Ancient Times released in 2020 for 1–4 players, 120–180 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Alvaro Erize and Francisco Erize and its main mechanics are Solo / Solitaire Game and Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game.
Fields of Blood is an expansion to CLASH of Spears This expansion currently includes: Rules for designing solo scenarios and two ready to play solo scenarios Rules for fighting assaults on fortifications Rules for fighting engagements in urban areas Two new scenarios including an assault scenario New rules to add special skills to your characters This is a living document and as we add new material you will be able to simply download the updated version. —description from the publisher
Fields of Blood supports 1–4 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 Fields of Blood is 120–180 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 Fields of Blood 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.
Fields of Blood belongs to these categories: Wargame, Ancient, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Solo / Solitaire Game and Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game. 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 Fields of Blood are: Alvaro Erize and Francisco Erize. 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 Fields of Blood as an expansion for Clash of Spears: Rules for Skirmish Battles in Ancient Times. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Clash of Spears: Rules for Skirmish Battles in Ancient Times to use it. Check that your edition of Clash of Spears: Rules for Skirmish Battles in Ancient Times is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.