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Saga: Vikings vs Anglo-Saxons
The Frogames review
Asymmetric area-control duel: Vikings on the attack, Anglo-Saxons racing against time
You have two Warriors in Essex, right next to an enemy Stronghold: if your opponent has the coins for the Fyrd, your landing is over before it begins.
England, between the 8th and 11th centuries: Viking ships set sail from Scandinavia, while Anglo-Saxon Strongholds defend seven areas such as Mercia, Kent and Northumbria. One side seeks plunder and land; the other holds out until time is on its side.
Each turn you split the four Action tiles, two each, then fight wherever your forces meet. Every Stronghold built brings Anglo-Saxon victory closer, but it's also a target ripe for plunder. The Viking wins with five areas or 8 coins; the Anglo-Saxon wins by holding out until time runs out.
A 2026 game designed by Maciej Stępień and published by PHALANX, with artwork by Mihajlo Dimitrievski and Bartek Jędrzejewski.
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Only here: Time speeds up with every Stronghold built
Category:Wargame · 2 giocatori · Medioevo
At a glance
Why we like it. It's a two-player duel lasting 15-30 minutes, with no dice: each turn you share out the four Action tiles, and battles are decided by numbers and by the Chiefs you keep hidden until the very last moment.
Good to know. Strictly two players only. If the Viking doesn't use Exploration, the randomly drawn Destination can send their landing into an unfavourable area.
What kind of gameFrogScore + LuckRandom Destinations, no dice StrategySwift conquest against the clock InteractionCombat in every contested area PaceTwo tiles each Replayability2 factions, 3 Leaders out of 4 Rated by Frogames · from the rules · what the levels mean
We set the levels by reading the rules, always with the same yardstick: a 3 means the same on every game.
Luckhalf and half
- you decide
- mostly you
- half and half
- often chance
- chance decides
Strategyplan half the game
- one choice per turn
- plan a few turns
- plan half the game
- build for later
- the whole game is a plan
Interactionyou hit each other
- each to their own
- you compete for things
- you get in the way
- you hit each other
- you attack each other
Pacemedium turns
- lots of waiting
- long turns
- medium turns
- short turns
- you play together
Replayabilitya lot changes
- always the same
- card order changes
- part of it changes
- a lot changes
- every game is different
When to bring it outFor a quick duel to round off the evening
Players2
Asymmetric sideshow each side plays +Invaders versus defenders, different goals
- Anglo-Saxons
- Recruits only in areas where they have a Stronghold.Builds Strongholds that bring the end of the game closer.Pays coins to drive out or eliminate Viking warriors. Wins: The turn marker reaches the Stronghold marker, or no Vikings remain in England.
- Vikings
- Lands from Scandinavia on the coasts shown by the destinations.Plunders Strongholds to earn coins.Chooses the order in which battles are resolved. Wins: Controls five English areas, holds eight coins, or no Anglo-Saxons remain in England.
How to play
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Official rulebook (PDF) →- 1Choose your tilesThe player with the initiative takes one tile, the other takes two, and the last one goes to the first player.
- 2Resolve actionsUse your two tiles to move, recruit, build, plunder or pay.
- 3Fight in the areasAdd up your Strength and reveal your Leaders. Ties go to the Anglo-Saxons.
- 4Check for victoryAt the end of the turn, the Viking wins with five areas or 8 coins, or else time runs out.
What’s in the box
1 game boardShows the seven areas of England, the three of Scandinavia, the Drakkar and the turn track.
24 Warriors and 8 LeadersEach faction has 12 Warriors and 4 Leaders: blue for the Anglo-Saxons, grey for the Vikings.
5 StrongholdsBlue Anglo-Saxon towers, with no more than one per area of England.
4 Action tilesDouble-sided: the blue half is Anglo-Saxon and the grey half Viking.
Questions about Saga: Vikings vs Anglo-Saxons
How long does a game of Saga: Vikings vs Anglo-Saxons take?+
A game lasts 15 to 30 minutes. It ends at the end of the turn in which either player meets a victory condition.
Can Saga: Vikings vs Anglo-Saxons be played with more than two?+
No, Saga: Vikings vs Anglo-Saxons is strictly a two-player game. One player commands the Vikings and the other the Anglo-Saxons.
Does Saga: Vikings vs Anglo-Saxons hold up over many plays?+
Yes, because each faction plays differently, and switching sides changes your actions and goals. Each game, 2 of the 5 Destination tokens are drawn at random for the initial set-up, and each player randomly sets aside 1 of their 4 Leaders. The box contains no scenarios or variants.
How much English do you need to play Saga: Vikings vs Anglo-Saxons?+
During play, English is only needed to recall the Leaders' abilities. The Action tiles and Leader abilities are shown with symbols. The rulebook and the two player aids, which explain the abilities, are in English.
Is Saga: Vikings vs Anglo-Saxons hard to learn?+
No: there are 4 Action tiles and each faction has 4 or 5 actions of its own. Its BGG weight is 2.0 out of 5. The rulebook runs to 16 pages, with illustrated examples for every action and for combat.
Are there dice in Saga: Vikings vs Anglo-Saxons?+
No, Saga: Vikings vs Anglo-Saxons doesn't use any dice. In combat the side with more Strength wins, and ties go to the Anglo-Saxons. The only random draw concerns the Destination tokens, and the Viking can avoid it with the Exploration action.
Do the two factions in Saga: Vikings vs Anglo-Saxons play the same way?+
No, the two factions have different actions and goals. The Anglo-Saxon uses Movement, Construction, Fyrd, Income and Tribute, and wins if time runs out or if there are no Vikings in England. The Viking uses Movement, Exploration, Recruitment and Plunder, and wins with five areas, 8 coins or an England with no Anglo-Saxons. If both win, the Anglo-Saxon prevails.
Can Saga: Vikings vs Anglo-Saxons be played solo?+
No, Saga: Vikings vs Anglo-Saxons has no solo mode. The rules only cover two-player games.
Is Saga: Vikings vs Anglo-Saxons suitable for children?+
The recommended age for Saga: Vikings vs Anglo-Saxons is 14+. The theme is Viking raids on England, with battles and plundering.
How do Leaders work in Saga: Vikings vs Anglo-Saxons?+
Leaders are units with an ability printed on the back, hidden from your opponent until you reveal it in combat. Each faction has 4, with one set aside at random at the start of the game. A Leader that is removed leaves the game: the first time, the set-aside Leader replaces it; from the second time on, no more reinforcements arrive.
How does time pass in Saga: Vikings vs Anglo-Saxons?+
The Turn marker starts on the rightmost space and moves one space left at the end of each turn. Every Stronghold built moves the Stronghold marker one space right, and every Stronghold plundered moves it back left. When the Turn marker reaches or passes the Stronghold marker, the Anglo-Saxon wins.
What's in the box of Saga: Vikings vs Anglo-Saxons?+
The box contains 1 game board, 4 Action tiles, 5 Destination tokens, 1 Initiative tile, 1 Stronghold marker, 1 Turn marker and 15 coins. On top of these come 5 Strongholds, 12 Warriors and 4 Leaders per faction, the rulebook and 2 player aids.
“Half an hour of two-speed siege: the Viking races ahead, while the Anglo-Saxon builds the time they need.”
Who is behind Saga: Vikings vs Anglo-Saxons
Who designed it, who drew it, who publishes it, and what else they made.
Publisher
PHALANXAll 4 games in our catalogue →
Designer
Maciej Stępień
Artist
Mihajlo DimitrievskiAlso: Architects of the West Kingdom, Raiders of the North SeaAll 21 games illustrated →
All the BoardGameGeek data released 2026 · #0 overall · Powered by BoardGameGeek +
- Rating
- 7,3/10 · 10 ratings
- Rank
- #0 overall
- Complexity
- 2,0/5
- Year
- 2026
- Designers
- Maciej Stępień
- Artists
- Mihajlo Dimitrievski, Bartek Jędrzejewski
- Categories
- Medioevo
- Mechanics
- Area Majority / Influence, Movement Points, Point to Point Movement, Variable Player Powers
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Saga: Vikings vs Anglo-Saxons in short. A two-player duel by Maciej Stępień, published by PHALANX in 2026. A game lasts 15 to 30 minutes, recommended age 14+. The two factions have different actions and goals: the Viking plunders against the clock, while the Anglo-Saxon builds Strongholds that bring the end of the game closer. English edition, available at Frogames.it.
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