878 Vikings: Invasions of England
- Players
- 2-4
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 2 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 120 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 12+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 2.6 / 5
- Year
- 2017
About the game
878 Vikings: Invasions of England puts players in command of invading Norse raiders or the English nobles defending their divided kingdom in the year 865. Vikings control freemen and berserkers landing wave after wave from the sea, while English housecarls, thegns, and levied fyrd rally to hold their cities. Area control, command cards, and dice combat drive the conflict as each side races to control the map before the historic Treaty of Wedmore. Variable setups and player powers give every game a different shape.
Hobbli's Notes
A solid entry point into card-driven area-control wargaming, with genuine historical flavor and team-based play that encourages coordination among allies. It asks for a real time commitment and some patience with its rules overhead, but fans of historical conflict games should find plenty to like. The asymmetric Viking-versus-English dynamic keeps both sides feeling distinct.
What we like
- Accessible entry into card-driven historical wargaming.
- Team-based asymmetric factions encourage cooperation.
- Strong historical theme and atmosphere.
- Variable setup keeps replays fresh.
Keep in mind
- Rules overhead may challenge newcomers to wargames.
- Requires a real time and table-space commitment.
- Dice and card luck can swing individual battles.
Who it's for
History and wargame enthusiasts aged 12 and up playing in teams of 2-4 who enjoy card-driven area control conflict.
