Journey to Valhalla: Master the Ancient Viking Game of Hnefatafl!
Hnefatafl, a captivating Scandinavian board game predating chess, spread across medieval Europe. This "Tafl" game pits two armies – a larger black invading force against a smaller white defending army – in a strategic battle. The black army aims to capture the white king, while the white army must protect and maneuver their king to safety.
Often called the Vikings' Game, Hnefatafl evokes historical scenarios like the Muscovite invasion of Sweden or Viking raids on Britain. The core objective remains constant: the king's capture or escape.
Despite simple rules, Hnefatafl offers profound strategic depth. Master flanking maneuvers, anticipate your opponent's moves, set cunning traps, and force a decisive victory. Will you claim victory and the king's spoils? Or will the loyal defenders safeguard their king's flight?
Play offline or online, creating custom game variants from over 200,000 possibilities!
Enjoy cross-platform play on iOS, Windows, and Linux, using a single account across all devices. Asynchronous multiplayer lets you play at your convenience.
Valhalla awaits!
Game 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
- Customizable variants for offline and online play
Features:
- Offline two-player mode on a single device
- Offline play against various AI opponents
- Offline AI vs. AI mode
- Online multiplayer via Fellhuhn Gaming Service
- In-game chat for online play
- Achievements via Fellhuhn Gaming Service
- Integrated tutorial and rules
- Match sharing
- Online match annotation and review
- OpenTafl match export
- Match browser for finding suitable games
- Match history for strategy review
- Steam account linking for seamless gameplay
- ELO rankings for rated matches
This app contains ads, removable via a one-time in-app purchase.
Permissions:
- Internet access is required for ads and online play.
- In-app purchases are required for optional ad removal.
Follow us:
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HnefataflGame/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/FellhuhnDotCom
- Discord: https://discord.gg/dXMYNB8
Artwork by Thomas Jacquin (http://www.thomasjacquin.com), part of the Tafl-Sets of Legend Board Games.
