Valhalla Boardgame: aka "Voyage To Valhalla"; Viking-themed version of Ancient Egyptian Senet Game, Handcrafted Racing Game - Customizable

"Voyage To Valhalla" is a contemporary imagining of the ancient Egyptian game of Senet, a racing game where players must get all of their playing pieces to the afterlife while attempting to avoid the various pitfalls and setbacks along the track. This particular version of that ancient game envisions small fleets of Viking ships undertaking the journey, with several spaces marked on the board as traps and areas of refuge. The first player to get their entire fleet to the golden halls of Valhalla wins the game! The game is handcrafted and decorated with pyrographed thematic artwork, with the added option of a tray in which the board rests - fully lined in jeweler's velour, for storage of the pieces or even a special keepsake item or two - making the game a very useful and functional piece of art. Perfect for admirers of the Viking culture and board gamers alike, this game will make a very attractive addition to any collection.

• MADE TO ORDER
• HANDCRAFTED with pyrographed artwork and laser-engraved exotic wood inlays
• FREE SHIPPING with insurance for Domestic U.S. orders
• LEAD TIME: 2-3 weeks (board only), 4-5 weeks (board with tray) [from time of purchase to shipping day; timeframes can be affected by workload, holidays, etc. – please refer to the Shop Announcement for posted info on creation time frames, or inquire via messages if a specific due date is needed].
• WOOD TYPES AVAILABLE: Cherry, Maple (all woods are sealed with a satin lacquer)
• EDGE STYLES AVAILABLE: Burnt, Carved*, Plain [options marked with * not available with tray orders]
• ARTWORK AVAILABLE: as shown (board); 9 designs available for tray border; custom artwork requests are always welcome!
• MEASUREMENTS: 21x10x1 inches - Board, 21x10x3 inches - Board + Tray [LxWxH] (completed/assembled product)
• PLAYING PIECES/PAWNS: 18 laser-engraved/created Viking ships, 2 runic dice (extras are included in case of loss [cotton drawstring bags for storage included]
• UPGRADES / ACCESSORIES:
>Color Enhancements - add colorful details to your board:
o https://www.etsy.com/listing/786439555/color-enhancements-upgrade-option-to?ref=shop_home_active_8&frs=1

• HOW TO PLAY: Players each start the game with 6 ships. The game consists of 3 stages as each of the opponents move their fleet along the coils of Jormungandr, the Serpent of Midgard. The first row represents the fjords and harbors of home; the second row is the open ocean, where battles are fought and damaged ships find refuge for repairs, and the third row represents the final leg of the journey, where blockades can be formed, shelter taken, or a ship can be dashed upon the rocks of a dangerous shoal. The 4 runes on the die each equal a number, from 4-1, with the 2 blank sides equaling 0. Players begin with their fleets off the track; starting with the first player, the die is rolled and that player moves their ship the number of spaces along the track. In the case of a space being occupied by the other player, the rolling player forfeits that turn - this is only done when ships first enter the board, along the 'fjords' part of the track. Once entered unto the board, any piece may jump over any other piece, with the exception of blockades that may be formed on row 3. Gameplay continues in a turn-based manner, each player rolling the die and moving 1 ship, all the while battling their opponent's ships, running aground and needing to repair at the 'Shipyard', forming blockades to block small sections of the track, etc. - until all 6 of a player's ships have exited the track by landing directly on the last square (an exact roll is required).
A rules pamphlet is included with the game.

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PLEASE NOTE: All of my items are crafted by me, in my home studio and workshop. I am a one-man show, with no ‘production partners’ to help mass-produce any item (though I will source pawns, etc. from quality reputable dealers). Be assured that when you buy an item from me, you are getting a distinctive creation from the original maker. Given the inherent nature of the handcrafted work, time frames for more complex creations, whether the complexity is the art, the build, or a combination of both, can be extensive. Please be patient; I communicate and update customers regularly with the status of their unique creation(s).