Hnefatafl Rate : 4.7

Experience the Vikings' Ancient Game - Forge Your Path to Valhalla!

Hnefatafl is a classic Scandinavian board game with variants enjoyed across medieval Europe before chess emerged. In these Tafl games, two unequal armies clash—the attacking black forces aim to seize the white king, while the defending white troops strive to shield their monarch and ensure his escape.

Known as the Viking Game, Hnefatafl recounts thrilling tales, from Swedish conflicts with Muscovites to Viking raids on Britain. Yet every story shares one core element: the relentless pursuit of the king.

Despite straightforward rules, the game delivers deep strategy and tactical rewards. Encircling foes, planning moves, setting traps, and compelling surrender are key. Will you seize the king for glory? Or can the royal guard repel invaders and secure their ruler’s flight?

Design custom variants for offline or online play—over 200,000 combinations are possible!

Enjoy cross-platform support for iOS, Windows, and Linux. Use one account to access matches across all devices. Asynchronous multiplayer lets you resume games at your convenience.

Valhalla Calls!

This game includes these variants:

- Hnefatafl

- Hnefatafl - Copenhagen

- Hnefatafl - Historical

- Hnefatafl - Berserk

- Hnefatafl - Fetlar

- Sea Battle 11x11

- Sea Battle 13x13

- Tablut

- Tablut - Historical ("Saami")

- Linnaeus' Tablut

- Foteviken Tablut

- Ard Ri

- Brandubh

- Magpie

- Tawlbwrdd

- Tyr 13x13

- Tyr 15x15

- Tyr 19x19

- Coppergate 15x15

- Alea Evengelii

- Custom variants for offline and online play

Key Features:

- Offline two-player mode on a single device

- Offline play against AI opponents

- AI vs. AI offline mode

- Online two-player matches via Fellhuhn Gaming Service

- In-game chat for online play

- Achievements through Fellhuhn Gaming Service

- Built-in tutorial and rules

- Match sharing with other players

- Annotate and review online matches

- Export matches to OpenTafl

- Match Browser to find suitable games

- Match History to analyze strategies

- Sync with the Steam version to continue matches anywhere

- ELO rankings for competitive matches

This app includes ads that can be removed with a one-time purchase.

Permissions:

- Internet access needed for ads and online play

- In-app purchase required for optional ad removal

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Featuring artwork by Thomas Jacquin (http://www.thomasjacquin.com), part of the Tafl-Sets of Legend Board Games.