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1066: The Year of the Comet
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1066: The Year of the Comet

Designed by Tim Taylor

Published by (Web published)

Casual Flow: 15 Min Teach

Players

2-3

Play Time

60-180 min

Complexity

2.0 / 5

Rating

6.9

Year

2013

Community Snapshot

Best with 3
Medium-Light complexity
60–180 min
6.9 on BGG (8)
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Categories

Medieval
Set in the Middle Ages — castles, knights, feudal politics, and trade.
Print & Play
Download and print at home — accessible DIY gaming.
Wargame
Simulate warfare — military strategy, tactics, and historical battles.

Designed for 3 players and playable in 60–180 min, 1066: The Year of the Comet delivers a medium-light experience that earned a 0.0 on BGG.

How It Plays

Area Movement

You move your pieces across different regions on the board, trying to position yourself in the best spots.

Dice Rolling

You roll dice to determine outcomes — there's always that thrilling moment of suspense before they land!

Movement Points

You get a set number of movement points to spend on moving your pieces — plan your path carefully.

Secret Unit Deployment

You place your units face-down so opponents don't know what you've got — the reveal is always exciting.

About This Game

The appearance in the sky of the Great Comet (Halley's) foretells much bloodshed; battles will ravage the land when three kings lay claim to the throne of England! 1066: The Year of the Comet is a block wargame covering the crucial campaigning months of 1066, the year Britain was invaded twice, first by the Vikings and later by the Normans! The map covers all of England proper.…

Source: BoardGameGeek

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