DownloadEmbark on an Epic Viking Journey: Conquer Valhalla with Hnefatafl!
Hnefatafl, a captivating ancient Scandinavian board game, predates chess and boasts variations played across medieval Europe. This "Tafl" game pits two armies of differing sizes against each other: the black invaders seeking to capture the white king, and the white defenders striving to protect and ultimately escape with their king.
Often dubbed the "Game of the Vikings," Hnefatafl evokes historical narratives, from Muscovite incursions into Sweden to Viking raids on Britain. Yet, the core remains consistent: the thrilling pursuit of the king.
Despite its straightforward rules, Hnefatafl offers deep strategic complexity and rewards tactical prowess. Outmaneuver your opponent, anticipate their moves, set cunning traps, and force their surrender. Will you seize the king and claim victory? Or will the loyal guards fend off the invasion and ensure the king's escape?
Play offline or online, customizing your game with over 200,000 possible variations! Enjoy cross-platform play across iOS, Windows, and Linux, using a single account to seamlessly access your matches on any device. Asynchronous multiplayer allows you to continue your games 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
Key Features:
- Offline two-player mode on a single device
- Offline play against various AI opponents
- Offline AI vs. AI matches
- Online two-player matches via Fellhuhn Gaming Service
- In-game chat for online play
- Achievements via Fellhuhn Gaming Service
- Integrated tutorial and rules
- Match sharing with other players
- Online match annotation and review
- Match export to OpenTafl
- Match browser for finding suitable games
- Match history for reviewing strategies
- Steam account linking for seamless match continuation
- ELO rankings for rated matches
- Optional in-app purchase to remove ads
Permissions:
- Internet access required for ads and online play
- In-app purchases for optional ad removal
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Artwork by Thomas Jacquin (http://www.thomasjacquin.com), part of the Tafl-Sets of Legend Board Games.
