Viking Ship Chess Set

Viking Ship Chess Set is based on the story of Middle Asia armies invaded in Russia in 15th century and later they went up on River Volga, using sail ships with some elephants were in special commands. Since Russians claim that elephant meaning the chess bishop and sail ship meaning the rook, the artist used for Asian part those subjects. The invaders came to Elets fortress, but couldn't break through defenders and then the officers were Vikings, half-Russians already. White part of chess pieces are Vikings. On this basis a chess board is designed so that people have a greater choice to play the game.

History:

Viking Ship Chess Set has a history that indicates that Nineteenth-century historians turned to the written evidence of sagas and chronicles however, the documents don't tell the whole story. When historians talk about the warfare it is seen that the Vikings are known as great warriors, both on land and at sea it was uncovered that the weapons and battle tactics that earned them their fierce reputation. It is also claimed that the Cuerdale Hoard is the largest Viking silver treasure trove ever found, outside Russia. Gareth Williams and Leslie Webster unearth the secrets that were buried with it.

The game:

It helps one to learn the history and mythology of the Vikings as you sail your ship to far-off lands, conquering countries and winning treasures. Up to 6 players, of all ages, can play this game at the same time also the game features playing pieces in the form of miniature replicas of real historical ships: the Oseberg, the Fram, the Griffin, the Skuldelev, the Viking and the Kon-Tiki. It also includes decorative treasure chests, Norse coin replicas, playing cards, a treasure map game board and more as the Viking Adventures compiles research from dozens of renowned sources to create a fun and memorable learning tool for the entire family.

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