Seljuk - Byzantium Besieged 1068-1071

Eastern Romans and Seljuk Turks clash leading up to the Battle of Manzikert.

1-2 Players  |  60-360 Mins  |  Ages 14+

Features: Dice Rolling, Point to Point Movement

Theme: Medieval, Wargame

Description:

Anatolia, 1068. Romanos Diogenes has assumed the imperial throne of the Eastern Roman Empire. Ferocious armies of Seljuk Turks are on the doorstep, ravaging the border cities of the East and sending yearly raids and campaigns into Roman lands. Beset by political intrigue in Constantinople and assuming command of a fragile military, Romanos has only a short time to assemble the largest Roman army in over a century to drive off the forces of the Sultan Alp Arslan before the Empire collapses.

Seljuk Volume V in Volko Ruhnkes Levy & Campaign seriesbrings players into the challenges of medieval logistics and maneuver across Asia Minor during the clash between Orthodox Christian and Muslim power in the lead-up to the climactic Battle of Manzikert. Players will assume the role of either the Eastern Romans or Seljuk Turks as they seek to make their mark on this historic land. Asymmetric victory objectives and new and unique additions to the Levy & Campaign system mean a dynamic game of cat and mouse between these two great powers.

Contents:

• One 25.5" x 22" Mounted Map
• 169 Wooden Pieces
• 132 Playing Cards
• Three Full-color Countersheets
• 17 Cardboard Lord and Battle Mats
• One Lords Sticker Sheet
• Four Player Aid Sheets
• Two Screens
• Rules Booklet
• Background Booklet
• Six 6-sided Dice