2027Nikola Andrejic, Andrew Bray, Mirko Nikolic
- Videos
- 14
- Creators
- 7
Mainly playthroughs and how-to-play
1 - 4 players60 - 120 min
Bloodwork
2027Nikola Andrejic, Mirko Nikolic
- Videos
- 9
- Creators
- 5
Mostly reviews and how-to-play. Bloodwork is covered on BoardGameVideo.com by 3 reviews, 3 how-to-play guides, 2 recorded sessions, and 1 unboxings.
1 - 4 players
0 min
From BoardGameGeek
Bloodwork is a dark fantasy RPG board game with deep character customization, unique enemy AI mechanics, and a rewarding and infinitely replayable campaign. You are a mercenary hired to defend the port town of Westarch from marauders, but you will soon find there are plenty of opportunities for both blood and coin in this shattered world. The heart of Bloodwork is its combat. Players will use their mercenaries' unique abilities and equipment to battle enemies with devious and punishing mechanics. Round order is controlled by the enemy AI deck, determining which of the three groups activate and in what order: Mercenaries, Minions or Leader. Players will often activate in the middle of the other two, meaning they will have a chance to plan against the next action the enemies will take, sometimes even interrupting the leader's strongest attacks. Bloodwork gives you a full RPG character experience with simple concepts funneled into complex decision-making. Everything is streamlined and organized with your mercenary board, a dual-layered punchboard sheet that keeps everything you need right in front of you. With a variety of races, classes and equipment available, your mercenary will feel truly unique and undeniably yours.
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Bloodwork has 9 videos from 5 creators: 3 reviews, 3 how-to-play guides, 2 playthroughs and 1 unboxing. They date from August to September 2025.
To learn the rules, start with "Bloodwork | Quest: Giggarat | Part #1" by Rolling Solo, which runs 57 min. For a quicker teach, "Bloodwork | How To Setup | Giggarat" by Rolling Solo runs 13 min.
For an opinion before you buy, start with "Bloodwork ►►► A Dark Fantasy RPG Miniatures Game with a LOT to sink your teeth in" by Rahdo Runs Through. 3 creators have reviewed it. To see it played, watch "Bloodwork Gameplay - Goblins, Treasure & Survival" by BoardGameCo, one of 2 playthroughs.
If you like it, try Bloodwork: The Reckoning, also by Nikola Andrejic, or Dungeon Degenerates: Hand of Doom, Dungeon Crusade: Book I – Genesis of Evil and The Hunters A.D. 1492, which share several of its mechanics.
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About Bloodwork
From BoardGameGeek:
Bloodwork is a dark fantasy RPG board game with deep character customization, unique enemy AI mechanics, and a rewarding and infinitely replayable campaign. You are a mercenary hired to defend the port town of Westarch from marauders, but you will soon find there are plenty of opportunities for both blood and coin in this shattered world. The heart of Bloodwork is its combat. Players will use their mercenaries' unique abilities and equipment to battle enemies with devious and punishing mechanics. Round order is controlled by the enemy AI deck, determining which of the three groups activate and in what order: Mercenaries, Minions or Leader. Players will often activate in the middle of the other two, meaning they will have a chance to plan against the next action the enemies will take, sometimes even interrupting the leader's strongest attacks. Bloodwork gives you a full RPG character experience with simple concepts funneled into complex decision-making. Everything is streamlined and organized with your mercenary board, a dual-layered punchboard sheet that keeps everything you need right in front of you. With a variety of races, classes and equipment available, your mercenary will feel truly unique and undeniably yours.
Designers
Nikola Andrejic, Mirko Nikolic
Artist
Igor Lazarevic
Publisher
I Demo Games
Mechanics