The Ancient Viking Game - Earn Your Place in Valhalla!

Hnefatafl is an ancient Norse strategy board game. Its variants flourished across medieval Europe long before chess arrived. In these Tafl games, two unequal armies clash. The invading black forces aim to capture the white king, while the defending white army strives to protect their monarch and secure his escape.

Often hailed as the Game of the Vikings, Hnefataf recounts legendary tales, from Muscovite invasions of Sweden to Viking raids on Britain. Yet in every story, a single thrilling objective remains: the hunt for the king.

While the rules are simple, the gameplay offers deep strategic possibilities and rewards clever tactics. Trap enemy pieces, think ahead, set ambushes, and force your opponent to yield. Will you seize the king for gold and glory? Or can the loyal defenders repel the invasion and ensure their king's getaway?

Play offline or online with custom variants—over 200,000 unique setups are possible!

Enjoy cross-platform play across iOS, Windows, and Linux. Use one account to access all your matches on any device. Asynchronous multiplayer lets you continue games at your own pace.

Valhalla awaits the victor!

This game includes the following 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

Feature Overview:

• Offline play for two people on one device
• Offline play against AI opponents
• Offline simulation of computer vs. computer
• Online multiplayer via the Fellhuhn Gaming Service
• In-game chat for online matches
• Achievements via Fellhuhn Gaming Service
• Built-in tutorial and rules
• Share matches with other players
• Annotate and review online matches
• Export matches to OpenTafl
• Match browser to find suitable games
• Match history to analyze your strategies
• Link your account with the Steam version to sync progress across devices
• ELO rankings for rated matches

This app contains ads, which can be permanently disabled via a one-time in-app purchase.

Permissions:

• Internet access is required for ads and online play.
• In-app billing is needed for the optional ad removal.

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

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