His niece, Joan of Penthièvre, the wife of Charles of Blois, and John of Montfort, husband of Joanna of Flanders and half-brother of John III, claimed the ducal crown. At first the pretenders seek a legal solution, but politics prevails: the nobles of France come out in support of Joan of Penthièvre, whose husband Charles of Blois is the nephew of the King of France, Philip VI. For their part, John of Montfort and Joanna of Flanders are seeking support from King Edward III of England. The Breton War of Succession subsequently breaks out and becomes an integral part of the Hundred Years War. This struggle for the Duchy of Brittany will last for more than twenty years.
Breizh 1341 is a game of confrontation between two players, one taking the lead of the Franco- Bretons of Charles of Blois and the other controlling the Anglo-Bretons of John of Montfort, to gain control of the crown of Brittany.
The game is played in a series of turns, during which both sides alternate carrying out military and diplomatic actions akin to those which were common in the 14th century. Historical figures also influence the course of the game. Nobles must be rallied, troops recruited and subsequently led into battle or the besieging of castles. After years of
confrontation, the player who dominates the most regions and castles, and has the most supporters, will become the new Duke of Brittany !
- 1 game board
- 76 cards
- 40 wooden cubes - 20 blue and 20 red
- 40 wooden cylinders - 20 blue and 20 red
- 1 punchboard
- 1 Turn marker
- 1 dice
