In Žižka, designer Petr Mojžíš (The Bell of Treason) brings Volko’s Levy & Campaign series to the heart of late Middle-Ages Europe. The iron Lords of the Holy Roman Empire can withstand even crossbow bolts, and gunpowder is in its infancy. A new army emerges to collide with the seemingly invincible knights: peasants with no training but fanatical religious faith and therefore no mercy.
Hussite Field Army
The Hussites start with almost no Strongholds, cannot obtain Coin from the populace, and are slowed by the vulnerable flock of women and children accompanying their flailmen. They must build their capabilities step by step and use unorthodox tactics and weapons like war wagons and various firearms. Or perhaps their religious songs can even scare away the crusaders!
The seemingly strong Catholics have challenges too. The number of crusaders joining the cause as well as the timing of the crusade are uncertain and the logistics daunting. Two mighty fortresses and a fortified hill complicate the struggle for control of Praha (Prague).
Catholic Crusaders
Žižka also introduces Cause cards to portray the parallel religious and political struggle taking place. Hussites would recognize Sigmund as King if he would allow the teachings of Jan Hus and both kinds of communion. Negotiations through Cause cards will strengthen or lessen the Hussite haytmans’ will to fight.
Cause Cards
Will Praha fall into Catholic hands? Will the blind general Žižka ever be defeated in battle? Or will you repeat history and cement Hussite power for more than a decade?
Prototype playtest map
Components:
- One 17″ x 22″ Mounted Map
- 142 wooden pieces
- 134 Playing Cards
- Four full-color countersheets
- 16 cardboard Lord and Battle Mats
- One Lords sticker sheet
- Two Screens
- One Rules Booklet
- One Background Booklet
- Six 6-sided dice
Time Scale: 40 days per turn
Map Scale: Point-to-Point, 125 miles across
Units: 100-250 Horse or 250-500 Foot
Players: 1-2
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