879 Vikings - Invasions of England
- Title:
- 879 Vikings - Invasions of England
- Year:
- 2016
- Original Order:
- 16656
- Game:
- 2016-BGM16103174
- Group:
- Academy Games
- Short Description:
- Lead mighty Viking Armies to plunder England or prevail as the English Nobles in this fast paced & easy to learn game!
- Long Description:
- The year is 879. Viking raiding parties from Norway and Denmark have been terrorizing the coasts of England. These raids began as small hit-and-run engagements, but the stories of the English wealth and rich lands have driven more Norsemen to join great hosts. King Alfred and a unified English gentry need to strike back in order to save their land. The great Vikings war has begun! Players control either the invading Viking armies, comprised of Norsemen and Berserkers, or the defending English King’s Housecarl, Regional Noble Thegn troops, and local peasant Fyrd levies. Vikings is an area control game for encourages teamwork as players from each faction work together to develop an overall strategy. 2-4 players.
- Event Type:
- BGM - Board Game
- Game System:
- Birth of Europe
- Rules Edition:
- 1st
- Minimum Players:
- 2
- Maximum Players:
- 12
- Age Required:
- Teen (13+)
- Experience Required:
- None (You've never played before - rules will be taught)
- Materials Provided:
- Yes
- Duration:
- 2
- Game Master Names:
- Ashley Ransburg
- Tournament:
- No
- Round Number:
- 1
- Total Rounds:
- 1
- Special Category:
- none
- Tickets Available:
- 12
- Last Modified:
- 8/16/2016