Hengist

Three decades after the Romans left Britain, the island is in turmoil: the Picts and Scots push inland while chieftain Vortigern hires the Saxon brothers Hengist and Horsa to defend the realm. Payment from Vortigern is meager, and the brothers' greed grows. In Hengist, you and your sibling become those raiders, competing for the same treasure tiles scattered along a coast dotted with villages, monasteries and estates. Each player controls raiding groups that move along hidden routes; part of the path is only revealed as you explore the modular board. The goal is to be the first to reach a treasure tile with one of your groups, claiming the loot. Because the straight line isn’t always the best, choosing routes and using cards wisely—granting movement, path revelation, or combat boosts—is essential. Hand management forces you to decide when to play each card, balancing the need to advance quickly against the chance to block your opponent. The game runs about 20 minutes, has simple rules and a light weight (1.6/5), making it ideal for a quick, tense, decision‑heavy duel. If you love two‑player strategy, map exploration and a dash of luck, Hengist offers a raid‑race where every choice can tip the balance of fortune.