
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,339
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Bolt Action
- 2–6 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 2.7/5
- 2012

Expansion for De Bellis Antiquitatis: Quick Play Wargame Rules with Army Lists for Ancient and Medieval Battles
2014
Rules assistance for That Embattled Isle: Seven Battles from the History of England 60 AD to 1282 AD
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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That Embattled Isle: Seven Battles from the History of England 60 AD to 1282 AD is an expansion for De Bellis Antiquitatis: Quick Play Wargame Rules with Army Lists for Ancient and Medieval Battles released in 2014 for 2–6 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by David Kuijt and David Schlanger and its main mechanics are Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game.
That Embattled Isle is a set of seven detailed historical scenarios for De Bellis Antiquitatis (DBA 2.2.) that can be enjoyed as a set in a group or convention setting, or played one at a time by enthusiasts. The battles trace a variety of foreign invasions of Britain and resistance against them from earliest recorded history with the Romans through the 13th century. —description from the publisher
That Embattled Isle: Seven Battles from the History of England 60 AD to 1282 AD supports 2–6 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 That Embattled Isle: Seven Battles from the History of England 60 AD to 1282 AD is 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 That Embattled Isle: Seven Battles from the History of England 60 AD to 1282 AD for ages 10 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.
That Embattled Isle: Seven Battles from the History of England 60 AD to 1282 AD belongs to these categories: Wargame, Miniatures, and Ancient. Its main mechanics are Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game. 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 That Embattled Isle: Seven Battles from the History of England 60 AD to 1282 AD are: David Kuijt and David Schlanger. 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 That Embattled Isle: Seven Battles from the History of England 60 AD to 1282 AD as an expansion for De Bellis Antiquitatis: Quick Play Wargame Rules with Army Lists for Ancient and Medieval Battles. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need De Bellis Antiquitatis: Quick Play Wargame Rules with Army Lists for Ancient and Medieval Battles to use it. Check that your edition of De Bellis Antiquitatis: Quick Play Wargame Rules with Army Lists for Ancient and Medieval Battles is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.