All About Saga…

Saga Miniature Wargame

 

What is Wargaming?

Miniature wargaming is like chess in that it uses various figures which each have different properties and is played on a board that represents a battle field. However, Wargaming is different in that it uses miniatures on a larger board that has terrain features which can affect the game. The game mechanics are different and dice are used to determine the outcome of engagements which are usually altered by game effects as well. 

Saga…

Saga is a miniature wargame that uses historical warbands. It has a core set of rules that determine troop characteristics, movement, shooting and melee interactions in addition to other concepts. The core rules are fairly simple to learn but have flavor and complexity when combined with the unique abilities of each historical faction. Saga is a visual game. Figures in Saga are 28 mm scaled miniatures. The board is 3 feet by 4 feet and has various terrain features that affect the game. Skirmishes are determined by dice rolls, but modified by game effects, particularly the abilities of each faction’s Battle Board. The goal is to win the objectives or the battle by outwitting your opponent and eliminating more of their troops.

Time Periods…

Factions are grouped by historical time periods, or Age, and represents the cultures of the time period. For example, Age of Viking has factions such as the Vikings and Scots, but also the Carolingians, or Last Romans. It’s the factions that add character and flavor to the game. The faction you choose to play determines the troops you have to choose from and how you build your warband. Additionally, each faction has a Battle Board, or a unique set of abilities that represent the fighting style of the faction. The basic and advanced abilities are used to execute your battle strategy, outwit your opponent, and win the battle. See below for more information about each Age.

 

Ages in Saga…

  • Age of Viking (AoV)

    This Age represents the Dark Ages of Europe between 7AD and 10 AD. Raids by Vikings, and clashes between Anglo Danes and Saxons characterized this time in addition to the exploits of Carolingians and Charlemagne. This is the most common age played and was the first to be released. It contains twelve factions from which to choose to create your warband and battle the other armies from the Age of Vikings.

  • Age of Crusades (AoC)

    This Age represents the time of the crusades between 10AD and 12AD. The range expands as far as the Mongol dynasty. This is the time of the knight and cavalry. Although focused in the middle east, it includes the Reconquista and Spain, Northern Africa, Europe, and Asia. The factions include the Ordensstaat, the Spanish, the Moors, the Saracen, the Templars and many others.

  • Age of Invasions (AoI)

    This Age represents the fall of Rome and is focused on Britain. The famous disappearance of the 9th Legion of Rome and the ravenous Picts are some events and factions of the time. Factions in include the Romans, Picts, Hun, and Goth as well as several others.

  • Age of Hannibal (AoH)

    This Age represents the Second Punic wars and the clash between the Titans, Roman and Carthaginians. It focuses on the Mediterranean, North African and Spain. Beyond the Roman and Carthaginians factions, this time period includes Numidians, Graeculi (Greeks), Gauls, and Iberians.

  • Age of Magic

    This is a fantasy setting where factions include troops such as monsters, wizards and giants. There isn’t a set time period, but instead it pulls from mythological history and modern fantasy.