The ancient Game of the Vikings - Earn your way to Valhalla!
Hnefatafl is an ancient Scandinavian board game, a precursor to chess, with variants that were played across medieval Europe. Known as Tafl games, they pit two differently sized armies against each other. The invading black army aims to capture the white king, while the defending white army strives to protect their king and help him escape.
Often dubbed the Game of the Vikings, Hnefatafl encapsulates tales of historical events such as the Moskowites' invasion of Sweden and the Viking raids on Britain. Yet, at its core, the narrative remains constant: the relentless pursuit of the king.
Despite its simple rules, Hnefatafl offers deep strategic gameplay, rewarding those who master tactics such as surrounding enemy pieces, planning ahead, setting traps, and forcing opponents into submission. Will you succeed in capturing the king for gold and glory, or can the loyal guards fend off the invaders long enough to ensure the king's escape?
With over 200,000 possible custom variants, you can enjoy both offline and online play tailored to your preferences.
The game supports cross-platform play across iOS, Windows, and Linux devices, allowing you to use a single account to access your matches seamlessly. The asynchronous multiplayer feature means you can continue your games at your convenience.
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Includes artwork created by Thomas Jacquin (http://www.thomasjacquin.com), part of the Tafl-Sets of Legend Board Games.
Last updated on Nov 24, 2022. Long clicking (or right-clicking) an offline match in the main menu now offers the option to rename matches. The option to always display the remaining time in an online match with a set timeout is now available for all matches, not just quick matches. Translations have been updated. The ignore button now functions when searching for opponents for new online matches. The "Next Match" button now respects the selected order for online matches.
Latest Version3.91 |
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