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title: "Academy Games - 878 Vikings: Invasion of England [2nd Ed.]"
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# 100+ detailed miniatures Quick setup & easy learn Large mounted historical map Academy Games - 878 Vikings: Invasion of England [2nd Ed.]

**Brand:** academy games
**Price:** 894 Lei
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚔️ Conquer history or defend your legacy — the Viking invasion awaits!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Academy Games - 878 Vikings: Invasion of England [2nd Ed.] by academy games
- **How much does it cost?** 894 Lei with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ro](https://www.desertcart.ro/products/345595647-academy-games-878-vikings-invasion-of-england-2nd-ed)

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- academy games enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted academy games brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Premium Components & Artwork:** Over 100 miniatures, custom dice, and a beautifully illustrated map elevate your experience.
- • **Immersive Historical Gameplay:** Command Norse Berserkers or English Fyrds with authentic roles and tactics.
- • **Team-Based Competitive Action:** Play head-to-head or in dynamic 2v2 teams for ultimate strategic depth.
- • **Fast Setup, Deep Replayability:** Get into the action quickly with easy setup and endless strategic possibilities.
- • **Epic Viking vs English Strategy:** Lead your faction in a gripping battle for control of 9th century England.

## Overview

878 Vikings: Invasion of England (2nd Ed.) is a 4-player strategic board game where players command Viking invaders or English defenders in a historically immersive battle for control of England. Featuring over 100 detailed miniatures, custom dice, and a large mounted map, the game offers quick setup and deep team-based gameplay that blends historical knowledge with tactical decision-making.

## Description

The year is 878. For the past 75 years, Viking raiding parties from Norway and Denmark have been terrorizing the coasts of England with ‘hit and run’ attacks. The treasures and stories gained from these attacks have allowed the Norsemen to raise huge hosts of eager men seeking glory and riches. These armies now stand poised to thunder across England where they will settle and farm the fertile land they conquer. The divided English kingdoms are unprepared for this impending onslaught. The Vikings are coming! In 878: Vikings – Invasions of England, players control the invading Vikings or the English nobles who are trying to withstand the invasion. Viking players either play as Norsemen Viking freeman or as the fearless Viking shock troops known as Berserkers. The English play as the Housecarl, the Kings’ household troops, or as the Thegns who were regional noble Leaders. The English players will also be able to call up the peasant levies, called the Fyrd, to defend their cities. Players for each side strategize together in order to coordinate their strategies. Each side attempts to control Cities on the map to win. The English start the game controlling all of England but a Viking Leader will invade from the sea each Turn. The English players raise reinforcements from cities they control, while the Vikings must wait for a up to date invasion for reinforcements. The game ends when the Treaty of Wedmore is called and the side controlling the most cities wins the game.

Review: Up there with Risk and axis and allies
Review: fun game. a little complicated, but fun. Good introduction to strategy board games.

## Features

- Easy to learn and quick to set up; Set up your Saxon miniatures to prepare for the Viking invasions. Then let the game begin!
- Raid and pillage across England; As the invading Viking players you will try to take over and control the important cities of England.
- Save England; As the English you must save your land and honor! Call up the Fyrds and follow King Alfred to victory over the Vikings hordes.
- Competitive team game play; Play Head to Head or as Teams, where two players control the English Thegn and Housecarl vs two players controlling the Viking Nor and Berserkers.
- Over 100 miniatures and custom dice; Academy Games prides itself on offering the highest quality components. A large mounted map, summary sheet, historical overview, and incredible artwork.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B08KSM8GFH |
| Assembly Required | No |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #309,220 in Toys ( See Top 100 in Toys ) #11,179 in Board Games |
| Color | Multicolor |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (111) |
| Date First Available | 15 February 2021 |
| Educational Objective(s) | Historical Knowledge, Strategic Thinking |
| Item model number | ACA05520 |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 10 years and up |
| Material Type(s) | Cardboard |
| Number of Game Players | 4 |
| Number of Puzzle Pieces | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 30.8 x 23.5 x 0.25 cm; 539 g |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Academy Games
- **Genre:** Strategy
- **Material:** Cardboard
- **Number of players:** 4
- **Theme:** Science Fiction

## Images

![Academy Games - 878 Vikings: Invasion of England [2nd Ed.] - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81+c13vDGBL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this a Re-Print version of the base game? The box artwork is different from the original but the board and pieces look the same**
A: Yes, 878 Vikings - Invasions of England 2nd Edition is a reprint of the original game first published in 2017.  The first edition has a rectangular shaped box with artwork based on a painting we commissioned from Stephen Paschal and the map board has four-folds.  The second edition has a square box with digital art created by and Academy Games artist and has a slightly larger map board with six-folds.   The second edition does not include the plastic organizing trays which the first edition has, but the components are unchanged.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by C***E on 12 January 2022*

Up there with Risk and axis and allies

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by T***E on 23 July 2025*

fun game. a little complicated, but fun. Good introduction to strategy board games.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by R***O on 3 January 2023*

878 vikingos es un war game dirigido por tarjetas con el objetivo de control de área. Las reglas son sencillas de dominar y se aprenden de manera fluida durante la primer partida. Para los no expertos parecería un juego inbalanceado hacia los vikingos por las invasiones de cada turno o hacia los ingleses por la cantidad de refuerzos. Pero se compensa con las tarjetas y los dados. Los ingleses se mueven poco y sus dados no son tan ofensivos. Los vikingos pueden moverse a mayor distancia y aunque los Berserkers tienen más opciones de dañar con los dados siempre son la primer baja en los combates. Parecería que la partida se decanta a uno u otro bando pero los turnos son elegidos al azar y podría cambiar totalmente el momentum de la partida. Es excelente para 4 jugadores ya que en todo momento el equipo de cada dado puede interactuar y si en los combates están las unidades de cualquier bando presente se tiene que jugar tus propios dados.

## Frequently Bought Together

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*Last updated: 2026-02-21*