Deus Vult: Wargaming in the Time of the Crusades

Deus Vult is a tactical historical tabletop wargame that recreates the warfare of the medieval era.

Game Concept and Setting

- Core Theme: The game primarily focuses on the conflicts of the Crusades in the Holy Land during the 11th to 13th centuries.
- Scope: It expands across the broader medieval era (11th to 14th centuries), allowing players to control historical armies from Europe and the Middle East.
- Factions: Featured forces include Crusader states, Templars, Teutonic Knights, Saracens, Mongol cavalry, Byzantines, and various Arab dynasties.

Gameplay Mechanics

- Scale: Designed for highly detailed 28mm scale miniatures, though it can adapt to other scales.
- Table Setup: Typically played on a standard 6′ x 4′ battlefield.
- Basing & Units: Regiments consist of multiple multi-figure bases (e.g., 60mm squares for 6 infantry or 50mm squares for 2 cavalry).
- Combat Style: Uses a “buckets of dice” mechanical style where hits remove individual model figures.
- Scouting Phase: Includes an integrated pre-game deployment sub-game where players allocate scout points to capture table zones or engage in subterfuge.