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1066, Tears to Many Mothers: The Battle of Hastings
2014
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- 1–2 players
- 30–60 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.3/5
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1066, Tears to Many Mothers: The Battle of Hastings is a board game released in 2014 for 1–2 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Tristan Hall and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Solo / Solitaire Game, and Card Play Conflict Resolution.
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About the game
Recreate the infamous Battle of Hastings! A promise has been broken, an evil omen is in the sky, a crown is at stake, and history is about to be made... 1066, Tears to Many Mothers is an asymmetric, competitive, tactical card game in the style of Magic the Gathering, but non-collectable. Each player, as either Normans or Saxons, musters troops and resources to overcome the various obstacles in their way before the two armies clash on the battlefield at Hastings. Every card in the game is inspired by a real person or event from the time. With a focus on quick, tactical play and a thematic re-imagining of the events of the time, there is no deck building required, each player simply grabs their deck and shuffles, then play begins. Honours: 1066, Tears to Many Mothers was a runner up in the Golden Geek Awards, and was nominated in the Origins Awards for 'Best Historical Board Game'. Note on title: In April of 1066 Halley's Comet was in its perihelion orbit and writers at the time said it was four times the size of Venus and shining with a light equal to a quarter of that of the Moon. Many thought it was an evil omen, or even the end of the world - the monk Eilmer of Malmesbury Abbey wrote about the event: "You've come, have you? – You've come, you source of tears to many mothers. It is long since I saw you; but as I see you now you are much more terrible, for I see you brandishing the downfall of my country."
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- Schwerkraft-Verlag
- Panda Game Manufacturing (PandaGM)
- Nuts! Publishing
- Draco Ideas
- Hall or Nothing Productions
Questions and answers
1066, Tears to Many Mothers: The Battle of Hastings supports 1–2 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for 1066, Tears to Many Mothers: The Battle of Hastings is 30–60 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists 1066, Tears to Many Mothers: The Battle of Hastings for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
1066, Tears to Many Mothers: The Battle of Hastings has a complexity rating of 2.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
1066, Tears to Many Mothers: The Battle of Hastings belongs to these categories: Card Game, Wargame, and Print & Play. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Solo / Solitaire Game, and Card Play Conflict Resolution. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of 1066, Tears to Many Mothers: The Battle of Hastings are: Tristan Hall. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists 1066, Tears to Many Mothers: The Battle of Hastings as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.