Sovereign: Bretwalda – Bishops and Berserkers

PHALANX · Board game · 2025
1–2 Solo
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8.3 rating BGG
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FOR GENRE FANS

If you're already a Sovereign fan looking for more tricks up your sleeve, this exclusive Gamefound expansion brings new miniatures to give your battles an extra edge!

Highlights
  • Exclusive and thematic miniatures
  • New tactical combat options
  • Dice re-rolls for luck
  • Berserkers for heavy offense
Keep in mind
  • Low Berserker durability
  • Requires specific unlock
  • Content for existing players
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Check out this exclusive Sovereign expansion, bringing awesome miniatures straight from Gamefound! It includes 4 Bishops and 2 Berserkers ready to join the fray. The Bishops act as spiritual leaders, giving your soldiers an extra boost by allowing them to re-roll their battle dice for a better outcome. Meanwhile, the Berserkers are the brute force for the Danes (requiring the Danelag expansion), entering combat with two beige dice to wreak havoc. However, be warned, these units aren't very durable, possessing only one health point. To deploy these powerful units, you'll first need to unlock them with a specific "Kingdom Tile." This expansion adds a special flavor for those who already enjoy Sovereign and are looking for more tactical options to dominate the battlefield.

Best player count

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1–2 players
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2 OK

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Game details

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Crowdfunding: Gamefound
Publisher PHALANX
Designer Leo Soloviey
Artist Leo Soloviey

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136owners
12wishlist
3want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

7 questions
Do I need the base Sovereign game to use this expansion?
Yes, absolutely! This is an expansion, so it adds content to the base Sovereign game.
How many players does this expansion support?
The expansion itself doesn't change the player count. It adds units that can be used by existing players, depending on what the base game allows.
Does this expansion add complex new rules?
It introduces new units with specific abilities, like allowing dice re-rolls or new combat dice. It doesn't change the overall complexity but adds new tactical layers.
What components come in this expansion?
It includes 6 exclusive miniatures: 4 Bishops (one for each player) and 2 Berserkers (for the Danes).
Can the Berserkers be used by any player?
No, the Berserkers are specifically for the Danes and require the 'Danelag' expansion to be used.
Is it difficult to unlock the new units?
You need a specific 'Kingdom Tile' to unlock the Berserkers. Their availability and timing depend on your strategy and the tiles you acquire.
Is this expansion easy to find?
As a Gamefound exclusive, it might be harder to find after the crowdfunding period. Keep an eye on secondary markets or future announcements.

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