In VITA - Born in 832 - Rise of the Vikings players explore the life of characters in a historical period. Born on the coast of Denmark: A youth marked by harsh winters and clan feuds leads to a life of exploration and conquest. Travel across the seas or rebuild your homeland. Answer the call of the ancient gods or establish a dynasty in a foreign land under a new one. In this thematic strategy game, 2-4 players build up the biographies of their characters using events they obtain from a common "Tree of Life". The goal of the game is to gather the most happiness. VITA is played throughout 3 Chapters: In the YOUTH, characters are customized by their first life events and obtain an Ambition - a goal for their life. In the ADULTHOOD, characters compete with each other over valuable events and resources like wealth and fame. In the OLD AGE, previously gathered score cards are scored for everyone together - every player tries to gain more bonuses than the others. —description from the designer

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