Shieldwall

Expansion for Warhammer Ancient Battles

Shieldwall

  • Players: 2 players
  • Play time: 120 min
  • BGG rating: 7.0

About Shieldwall

Expands Warhammer Ancient Battles Shieldwall - Warfare in the Viking Age, 790 to 1085 AD, is a 96-page sourcebook for Warhammer Ancient Battles. It contains a historical background and chronology outlining the important events as well as 28 detailed regional army lists for the Viking Age including: Armies of the Norsemen Including the Viking armies of the Danish, Norwegians and Hiberno Norse. Armies of the English Including the Saxon armies of Wessex, Mercia, and Anglia. Armies of the Caledonians Including the Scots and the Picts. Armies of the Welsh Including Gwynedd and Powys. Armies of the Irish Including Munster, Leinster and Ulster. Armies of the Western Franks Including the armies of the Carolingian French and Duchy of Normandy. Hire mercenaries from the Dogs of War list to compliment your army Including the Gall Gaedhil - the Sons of Death and mercenary Sergeants from Italy or Northern Spain. Shieldwall also contains a set of new scenarios and a narrative campaign system to re-fight the warfare typical of the Viking Age, as well as detailed notes on wargaming tactics, and collecting and painting the armies of the Viking Age.

Released
2002
Designer
Stephen Patten
Age
12+
Best with
2 players (BGG community)

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Shieldwall FAQ

How many players can play Shieldwall?

Shieldwall plays with 2 players.

What is the best player count for Shieldwall?

BoardGameGeek community voters say Shieldwall is best with 2 players (2 votes).

How long does Shieldwall take to play?

A game of Shieldwall takes 120 min.

What age is Shieldwall for?

The recommended minimum age for Shieldwall is 12+.

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