Cover art for Pax Viking

Pax Viking

2021 · BGG
Avg rating
7.12
Bayes rating
6.06
Weight
3.32 (Medium Heavy)
Players
1-6
Playtime
1 hr 30 min
Ratings count
1,195

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Description

Pax Viking is a historical strategy game of trade and diplomacy in the 10th century for 1-6 players. The game highlights those Vikings who travelled eastwards, towards the rich trade routes of Persia and around the Black Sea. Skilled opportunists in the matters of silver and axe, these Vikings are ready to wield whichever worked best in any given situation. They shared an adventurous explorer ethos with the westward travelling Vikings, and reached far to the south and east, forming strong alliances, influencing societies, and founding empires along their way.

The areas under Norse control are vast. The administration of power is becoming increasingly complicated. The Viking longships are excellent for travelling both at sea and on rivers. In the western part of Europe, your neighbour Jarls in Denmark and Norway are pillaging the lands. It is wise to be on good terms with these Powerful Allies. You interact with them by travelling to their Posts in the West. But you are also aware of the economic advantages to be gained by having followers in the strong Trade Center of some existing larger cities as well. It is up to you to weave and navigate a successful saga within Pax Viking in order to become the first Swedish monarch!

—description from the publisher



Mechanics

Area Majority / Influence Open Drafting Simulation Solo / Solitaire Game Tile Placement Trading Variable Player Powers

Themes

Economic Medieval Nautical Political Theme Vikings

Publishers

500 Nuances de Geek Corax Games Ediciones MasQueOca Galakta Ion Game Design Sierra Madre Games

Designers

Jon Manker