Slaget vid Nissan ("The Battle of Nis ") was a naval battle fought on 9 August 1062 between the forces of Norwegian king Harald Hardrada and king Sweyn II of Denmark. The battle was won clearly by the Norwegians, but since many Danes managed to escape, including Sweyn, it proved indecisive in Harald's attempt to conquer Denmark. This tabletop miniatures game recreates the night of the battle; how it could have looked, and also if it could have ended in another way. It includes 200 miniature vikings, more than 25 ships, and a model of the coastal area outside of present-day city of Halmstad, Sweden. —description from the designer

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