The SHIELD: Wargame Rules for Large Ancient Battles
From Bronze Age Chariots to Medieval Knights…
What is The SHIELD: Wargame Rules for Large Ancient Battles
From Bronze Age Chariots to Medieval Knights…
Step into the great battles as told in the history books — not just played, but understood.
These classic-style rules let you command vast armies from the dawn of warfare to the late Middle Ages, with mechanics that reflect the tactical shifts across centuries of change. From phalanx to pike, from horse archer to heavy knight, each army fights in ways true to its time.
Easy to learn, rewarding to master, the system is streamlined for fast play with minimal rules-checking — yet beneath its simplicity lies a depth that lets you explore not only history, but its might-have-beens.
Game details
- Players
- 2–6
- Age
- —
- Duration
- —
- Difficulty
- —
- Type
- Board game
- Year
- 2025
- Mechanics
- Dice Rolling · Measurement Movement
- Categories
- Ancient · Book · Medieval
- Designer
- —
- Publisher
- (Self-Published)
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How many players is The SHIELD: Wargame Rules for Large Ancient Battles for?
The SHIELD: Wargame Rules for Large Ancient Battles plays with 2–6 players.
How long does a game take?
Playing time varies with the number of players.
What age is it suitable for?
Check the box for the recommended age.
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