
- BGG rank
- BGG #8,598
- BGG rating
- 7.7
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- 1–5 players
- 60–90 min
- Complexity 3.3/5
- 2018

Rules assistance for Legends of the Old West: Frontier – Blood on the Plains
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Legends of the Old West: Frontier – Blood on the Plains is an expansion for Legends of the Old West released in 2005 for 2–8 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Mark Latham and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Modular Board.
Frontier: Blood on the Plains is the first supplement for Legends of the Old West. Now you can re-enact battles between the US Cavalry and the Plains Indians, or ride with the infamous Texas Rangers. Re-write the history books by siding with legendary figures of this bloody conflict, such as Crazy Horse and George Armstrong Custer. Experience the power of an organized cavalry charge, or earn your eagle-feathers by riding with the Sioux – there will be no quarter asked and none given!
Legends of the Old West: Frontier – Blood on the Plains supports 2–8 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 Legends of the Old West: Frontier – Blood on the Plains is 120 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 Legends of the Old West: Frontier – Blood on the Plains 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.
Legends of the Old West: Frontier – Blood on the Plains has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Legends of the Old West: Frontier – Blood on the Plains belongs to these categories: Wargame, Miniatures, and American West. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Modular Board. 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 Legends of the Old West: Frontier – Blood on the Plains are: Mark Latham. 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 Legends of the Old West: Frontier – Blood on the Plains as an expansion for Legends of the Old West. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Legends of the Old West to use it. Check that your edition of Legends of the Old West is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.