Bretwalda Playing Mat

Artefacts expands Bretwalda with a mythic dimension. Suits of armour, helmets, swords, and talismans are not mere decorations – they can change the course of history. Each Artefact unlocks unique abilities, giving your Ruler an edge in the fierce contest for the title of Bretwalda. This expansion is not only about adding new strategies, but also about weaving epic storytelling into every...

796 AD. Dark Ages Britain. Viking raiders are conquering swathes of land, paganism is being replaced by Christianity. And the four largest Anglo-Saxon kingdoms – Northumbria, Mercia, Wessex, and East Anglia – are in a constant game of diplomacy, alliance building, and conflict to claim the crown of Bretwalda, ruler of Britain.

9th century AD, Britain. The island is divided between several competing kingdoms collectively known as the Heptarchy. It cannot prevail any longer, the war for supremacy over them all is about to begin. Subdue the minor kingdoms of Kent, Alt Clut, Dumnonia, and Gwynedd. Use diplomacy, coercion, and, if necessary brute, military strength to overcome your rivals.

Stitched neoprene playmat size 180 x 90 cm (approx. 6x3 feet), various designs variations.