The game is played over 8 rounds, during which you send workers from your clan into town to gather weapons and supplies necessary to fend off the hordes of enemies just beyond the walls. Workers may set the stage for your Viking Warriors to fight the Trolls who regularly attack the town, fight the Draugr who plague the neighboring villages, or hunt the Monsters who reside on distant shores poised to strike at the town and the ships which ensure the survival of the Nordic harbor.

Most locations on the board can only be occupied by 1 worker per round; if you want something, you had better send your worker there first!

At the end of the 8th round, the player who has earned the most Glory wins the game.