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Hengist
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After the Romans left Britain over 30 years ago the Picts and the Scots have been slowly gaining power and they are pushing further and farther inland. Having few options left Vortigern, the great chieftain of Britain, has asked the Saxon brothers Hengist and Horsa to help defend Britain. You and your brother agree to help but when you went to collect your fee, driven by greed Vortigern refuses to pay your fee. For there was only one thing he loved more than his people, himself.
Leaving empty handed was not an option so you decide to take matters into your own hands! You have good maps, strong fighters, and stout boats. The coast is littered with villages, towns, monasteries, and estates. You will take what is rightfully yours! Who will win the thrilling hunt for fame and fortune: Hengist or Horsa?
In Hengist, both players compete for the same treasure tiles. The player who reaches a treasure tile with one of his raiding groups first gets the tile — but a part of the road is hidden and must be explored first. Not always is the direct path the most successful way. The player who uses their cards wisely and has a little bit of luck will get the more valuable treasure tiles and win the game.
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All proceeds go to Worldbuilders, a geek-centered nonprofit supporting humanitarian efforts worldwide.
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After the Romans left Britain over 30 years ago the Picts and the Scots have been slowly gaining power and they are pushing further and farther inland. Having few options left Vortigern, the great chieftain of Britain, has asked the Saxon brothers Hengist and Horsa to help defend Britain. You and your brother agree to help but when you went to collect your fee, driven by greed Vortigern refuses to pay your fee. For there was only one thing he loved more than his people, himself.
Leaving empty handed was not an option so you decide to take matters into your own hands! You have good maps, strong fighters, and stout boats. The coast is littered with villages, towns, monasteries, and estates. You will take what is rightfully yours! Who will win the thrilling hunt for fame and fortune: Hengist or Horsa?
In Hengist, both players compete for the same treasure tiles. The player who reaches a treasure tile with one of his raiding groups first gets the tile — but a part of the road is hidden and must be explored first. Not always is the direct path the most successful way. The player who uses their cards wisely and has a little bit of luck will get the more valuable treasure tiles and win the game.
Looking for more Mayfair Games? Check out our Mayfair Games Collection!
All proceeds go to Worldbuilders, a geek-centered nonprofit supporting humanitarian efforts worldwide.
Players: 2
Playing Time: 20 minutes
Ages 7+
- Year Released2015
Mayfair Games was a game publisher founded in 1981 by Darwin Bromley in Chicago. They started with the railroad game Empire Builder and soon expanded to role-playing game supplements. In 1993, they faced a lawsuit from TSR, Inc. over trademark issues but continued publishing until TSR bought the rights.
In 1996, Mayfair brought The Settlers of Catan to the US market. Financial troubles in 1997 led to a bailout by Iron Crown Enterprises, which restarted Mayfair under a new name. Pete Fenlon became CEO in 2007, focusing on Catan products, which sold over 750,000 units by 2013. In 2016, Mayfair transferred Catan rights to Catan Studio under the Asmodee Group, with Fenlon moving to the new company. Larry Roznai, who joined in 1999, was the last CEO. Mayfair Games sold its assets to Asmodée Éditions North America and shut down on February 9, 2018.
