Three factions clash over England in this indie strategy game set during the 1066 conquest. Saxon king Harold II defends the coastline from Norman William's southern invasion and Viking Harald Hardrada's northern landing. Each 12-turn match spans a full year, with players commanding unique forces: Saxons muster feudal levies and elite Huscarls, Normans unleash powerful cavalry from Flemish and Breton allies, and Vikings deploy fearsome Berserkers.
Event cards introduce varied diplomatic, military, political, and economic challenges for high replayability. Matches wrap up in about an hour, with no favored side-Saxons prove the toughest to master. Strategy fans who enjoy asymmetric multiplayer showdowns will find tense, balanced contests here.
Hastings 1066 is based on the conquest of England in the early Middle ages. Three players fight for the realm
The new Saxon king Harold II must hold the coastline against his two opponents: the Norman William and his army in the South, and the Vikings of Harald Hardrada landing from Norway in the North.
Hastings 1066 lasts 12 turns each representing about 1 month, between January and December 1066 AD. It opposes three players over England: a Saxon, a Norman and a Viking.Forces of those three sides are not similar.
- The Saxons have numerous possibilities to raise feudal levies and can count on their famous Huscarls.
- The Normans and their Flemish or Brittany allies in have an impressive cavalry.
- The Vikings are feared warriors and their Berserkers are frightening.
The game event cards allow full replay ability thanks to the numerous various situations that their create on the diplomatic, military, political or economical fields.
Estimated Playtime: 1h00
Favored Side: none
Hardest to Play: Saxons.
