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Hastings, 1066

Players

2

Time

?-?

Age

12+

Weight

2.82

Rating

6.70

Fit

Teach 2.4

Teaching signal

Replay 4.0

High replayability

Interaction 3.7

Highly interactive

Scaling 4.0

Scales well

Strategy 4.5

Deep strategy

Control 3.3

Luck-sensitive

Table feel

Moderate level of interaction with a mix of direct confrontation and strategic depth.

Replay value

Hastings, 1066 has a high replayability score due to its high variability gameboard, presence of expansions, deep strategic possibilities, and good scalability. The game offers fresh experiences each time it is played and allows players to improve their strategies over time. The player interaction score is moderate, and the game is relatively easy to learn with a moderate learning curve.

Luck profile

Hastings, 1066 has a moderate influence of luck. Random elements have a notable but not exclusive impact on the game outcome. Players have substantial ability to mitigate randomness through strategic decisions and planning. The game outcome is primarily determined by player strategy and decisions, with luck playing a minor role.

Overview

First published in Strategy & Tactics magazine #110, Hastings, 1066 is a tactical simulation of the confrontation between William the Bastard, Duke of Normandy, and King Harold Godwineson of Wessex... a battle that forever changed the face of the world, as the victor became King. The game includes a 12 page rulebook, 200 counters and a 22"X34" mapsheet, which includes player displays, charts, and tables. The Norman's objective was to reach and take London. Harold's army blocked the only road. If the Norman player controls all of the road hexes on Senlac Hill, they win a Strategic victory. The Normans also win if they can eliminate all of the Saxon housecarle units. If neither of these victory conditions occur by the end of the second assault phase, the Saxon player wins.

Category

2
Medieval Wargame

Mechanism

1
Hexagon Grid

Family

5
Cities: Hastings (England, UK) Country: England History: Norman Conquest Magazine: Strategy & Tactics Players: Two Player Only Games

Type

1
Wargames

Media

Hastings, 1066 cover image

Hastings, 1066 cover image

Primary

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Credits

Designers

1
Richard H. Berg

Artists

3
The Bayeux Tapestry Tom Dardnell David C. Sutherland, III

Publishers

1
Tactical Studies Rules (TSR)

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