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The Game |
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| This game recreates the era of the Scandinavian peoples of
the 9th and 10th centuries across 7 scenarios. Completely compatible with the
other games of the medieval series (Cry Havoc, Siege, Samouraï and Croisades), as well as with those in the Dragon
Noir series, VIKINGS develops in particular movement and
combat at sea, and describes with a stunning realism the
tactics of coastal raids. Box
Contents (VIKINGS):
> 2 Sea maps and 4
Coast maps (2 small and 2 large);
> 1 sheet of pre-cut
counters representing the characters of the time;
> 1 sheet of 6
pre-cut boats (3 drakkars: Viking longships, and
3 galiotes: Saxon galleys);
> 1 sheet of 6
rowboats (to be cut out);
> 1 sheet of pre-cut
markers for treasure, speed, grappling hook, axe
and bucket;
> A rules booklet;
> 2 game aid charts
with shooting and combat tables on one side, and
an explanation of the use of the counters and a summary of the
naval
rules on the other side;
> A booklet on the
history of the Vikings illustrated by 7 scenarios;
> One 10-sided die.
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The Maps |
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version only included 2 maps. The French version replaced
them with 4 full size maps (2 sea map and 2 coastal maps),
plus 2 junction maps to add more tactical situations
(island, river side, etc.). Later on, 4 additional maps were
released separately (The Open Field, The Coast 1&2, The
Ford). |
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Viking Raiders |
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> The Coast (Shingle Bay) |
> A2 (60 x 40)
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TIFF
- 18.4 Mb
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GIF
- 2.1 Mb |
> The Sea |
> A2 (60 x 40)
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TIFF
- 10.6 Mb
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GIF
- 1.7 Mb |
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Vikings (French version) |
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> The Abbey |
> A2 (60 x 40)
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TIFF
- 16.3 Mb
>
GIF
- 2.2 Mb |
> the Watchtower |
> A2 (60 x 40)
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TIFF
- 14.0 Mb
>
GIF
- 1.9 Mb |
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> The Cape 1 / 2 |
> A2 (60 x 40)
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TIFF
- 6.6 Mb
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GIF
- 0.8 Mb |
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Additional Maps (French version) |
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> The Coast 1 |
> A2 (60 x 40)
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TIFF -
21.6 Mb
>
GIF -
2.5 Mb |
> The Coast 2 |
> A2 (60 x 40)
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TIFF - Mb
>
GIF -
2.3 Mb |
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> The Open Field |
> A2 (60 x 40)
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TIFF - Mb
>
BMP - 1.8 Mb |
> The Ford |
> A2 (60 x 40)
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TIFF - Mb
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BMP - 4.1 Mo |
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The Counters |
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The
playing pieces include Earl, Jarls, Huscarls, Berserks and peasants. No two
characters are alike, each has his own name, costume and
combat values, bringing the period faithfully to life. The
markers were unique to the French version.
Note: Unlike the original game, theses counters have adopted
the CROISADES format (higher speed for horses, defense armor
and direction arrow for horses) |
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Anglo-Saxons |
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> Earls |
> 3 counters
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TIFF
- 1.8 Mb
(5 horsemen)
>
GIF - 93
Kb
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> Huscarls |
> 14 counters
>
TIFF
- 1.6 Mb
>
GIF - 187
Kb |
> Thanes |
> 7 counters
>
TIFF
- 0.8 Mb
>
GIF - 106
Kb |
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> Coerls |
> 10 counters
>
TIFF
- 1.2 Mb
>
GIF - 112
Kb |
> Shortbows |
> 7 counters
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TIFF
- 0.7 Mb
>
GIF - 74
Kb |
> Peasants |
> 14 counters
>
TIFF
- 1.4 Mb
>
GIF - 148
Kb |
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> Women |
> 3 counters
>
TIFF
- 0.6 Mb
(+ animals)
>
GIF - 33
Kb |
> Animals |
> 2 counters
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TIFF
(see Women)
>
GIF - 16
Kb |
> Markers |
> 5 counters
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TIFF
>
GIF - 15
Kb |
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Vikings |
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> Jarls |
> 3 counters
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TIFF
- 1.9 Mb
(5 horsemen)
>
GIF - 95
Kb
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> Hirdmen |
> 18 counters
>
TIFF
- 2.3 Mb
>
GIF - 243
Kb |
> Berserkers |
> 14 counters
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TIFF
- 1.8 Mb
>
GIF - 191
Kb |
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> Bondis |
> 15 counters
>
TIFF
- 1.8 Mb
>
GIF - 176
Kb |
> Shortbows |
> 8 counters
>
TIFF
- 0.8 Mb
>
GIF - 88
Kb |
> Women |
> 2 counters
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TIFF (see anglo-saxon women)
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GIF - 23
Kb |
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The Boats |
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In addition to the original Drakkars and Galiotes of the
original version, the French version added a series of
rowboats. |
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Anglo-Saxons |
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> Galiote |
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TIFF
- 0.9 Mb
>
GIF
- 136 Kb |
> Rowboat
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>
TIFF
- 577 Kb
>
GIF
- 22 Kb |
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Vikings |
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> Drakkar |
>
TIFF
- 1.2 Mb
>
GIF
- 183 Kb |
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The Booklets |
Download |
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Viking Raiders |
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| The 64-page booklet
has been scanned by Bob Gingell. Many thanks! |
TIFF (zip)
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Introduction - 2.0 Mb
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Standard Rules - 2.1 Mb
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Ship Rules - 3.2 Mb
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Scenarios - 3.0 Mb
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Reference Sheet - 0.5 Mb |
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Vikings |
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| 2 booklets were
included with the game: one for the rules, another one for
the historical background, the description of playing
pieces, and the scenarios. |
RTF (adaptation by Bob Gingell, hosted by Alex Henderson)
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Rules - 450 Kb
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Scenarios
- 36 Kb
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Historical Background |
Viking Raiders
