04 Feb
Posted by Lory Gilpatric as Modern Board Games
The out-of-print epic Viking themed strategy board game Fire & Axe: A Viking Saga is being reborn in the form of a rerelease by IDW Games and Pandasaurus Games. Fans of the title can preorder a copy today from their local board game store and have it on their tabletops by May.
Fire & Axe: A Viking Saga has been out of print for a few years now. You can still find copies on eBay for as high as $200, but not very many (Amazon has it for $500). The new edition will feature updated artwork and more than 90 different sculpted miniatures
As a member of a crew of pillaging Vikings, players embark on a journey to invade, trade, and conquer the land all across Europe. Players take turns loading ships and set out to do business or battle. The mission system allows players the opportunity to follow quests available on mission cards. Successfully completing missions provides victory points for the player. The player with the most VPs at the end wins.
The game is designed for three to five players, however four players, at minimum, are highly recommended. It is playable in about 90 minutes start to finish.
The game can be preorder from your local board game store for around $55 (there is no official price yet). Preorders come with three exclusive Viking miniatures.
Visit Pandasaurus Games for more information.