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The anarchy of Stephen and Matilda 2026

Design Charles Vasey Publisher (Self-Published)
2
Players
180–240
Minutes
12
Age
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About the Game

A card game driving meeples and cubes on a map of England and Wales 1135-1155.

Four card decks cover the period of the game covering appointing earls, raiding, sieging, Church matters, rebellions annnd even a Crusade.

The card effects are reflected in control of Major Fortifications, armies that appear and disappear to fight battles of besiege locations, and "Waste" that reflects the destruction of the period "When Christ and his saints slept."

There are also historical personality cards

Victory comes from political control (Lords and Fortifications) and by having a viable heir when King Stephen dies.

—description from the publisher

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Categories
Medieval Wargame
Mechanics
Campaign / Battle Card Driven
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refreshed Aug 10, 2026