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RUS: Age of the Vikings
"RUS: Age of the Vikings" is a strongly themed military and economic strategy wargame set in Viking Age Russia, in which up to 5 players compete to become Czar of the Rus. It deliberately sets out to marry the elegant inclusivity of Eurogames with the thematic gameplay of a classic Amerigame.
What is RUS: Age of the Vikings
"RUS: Age of the Vikings" is a strongly themed military and economic strategy wargame set in Viking Age Russia, in which up to 5 players compete to become Czar of the Rus. It deliberately sets out to marry the elegant inclusivity of Eurogames with the thematic gameplay of a classic Amerigame.
Each turn, players choose 6 of 9 Actions that drive the game. Will you send out Envoys to engage in Diplomacy, Harvest your crops, Trade with foreign powers, Construct settlements, invest in Culture & Technology or Recruit troops to engage in warfare? The player who chooses the Action gains a bonus, but all other players simultaneously take part in each Action Phase that is chosen.
It is possible to win the game without ever engaging in warfare, but for those who prefer blood, combat uses a Tactics Card system which means you have to out-think your opponent to beat them in battle.
As in history, Politics Cards provide a random element, introducing new Kingdoms (like the Muscovites or the Golden Horde) or triggering good harvests, famine and ultimately the Black Death.
Game details
- Players
- 2–5
- Age
- +14
- Duration
- 150 min
- Difficulty
- Heavy
- Type
- Board game
- Year
- 2015
- Mechanics
- Area Majority / Influence · Area Movement · Campaign / Battle Card Driven
- Categories
- Civilization · Economic · Medieval
- Designer
- Mike Ibeji
- Publisher
- Guntower Games
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How many players is RUS: Age of the Vikings for?
RUS: Age of the Vikings plays with 2–5 players.
How long does a game take?
A game takes about 150 minutes.
What age is it suitable for?
It is recommended from age 14.
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