Hnefatafl

The Ancient Game of the Vikings - Earn Your Way to Valhalla!

Hnefatafl, a timeless Scandinavian board game, predates chess and was popular throughout medieval Europe. In this strategic game, known as Tafl, two armies of unequal sizes engage in a battle where the black army aims to capture the white king, while the white army focuses on protecting and aiding their king's escape.

Often dubbed the Game of the Vikings, Hnefatafl encapsulates historical narratives such as the Moskowites' invasion of Sweden and the Viking raids on Britain. Despite the varying tales, the central theme remains constant: the relentless pursuit of the king.

Though the rules are simple, Hnefatafl demands deep strategic thinking and rewards players for their tactical prowess. Surround your opponent's pieces, anticipate their moves, set cunning traps, and compel them to surrender. Will you seize the king for fame and fortune, or will the king's loyal guards fend off the invaders long enough for a successful escape?

With the possibility to create over 200,000 custom variants, Hnefatafl offers endless enjoyment for both offline and online play. The game supports cross-platform play across iOS, Windows, and Linux, allowing you to use a single account across all devices. The asynchronous multiplayer feature means you can pick up and continue your matches at your convenience.

Valhalla awaits!

The game includes a variety of intriguing 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 humans on one device
• Offline play against various computer opponents
• Offline play with computer against computer
• Online play via Fellhuhn Gaming Service for two humans
• In-game chat for online play
• Achievements via Fellhuhn Gaming Service
• Tutorial and rules included
• Share matches with other players
• Annotate and review online matches
• Export matches to OpenTafl
• Match Browser to find the perfect game
• Match History to review your strategies
• Link your account with the Steam version to continue matches anytime
• ELO rankings for rated matches

This app is supported by advertisements, which can be removed through a one-time in-app purchase.

Permissions:

• Internet access is required for advertisements and online play
• In-app billing/purchase is necessary for the optional removal of advertisements

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• Discord: https://discord.gg/dXMYNB8

The game includes artwork by Thomas Jacquin (http://www.thomasjacquin.com), featured in the Tafl-Sets of Legend Board Games.

What's New in Version 3.91

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.
• Added the option to always display the remaining time in an online match that has a timeout set. This was previously only available for quick matches.
• Updated translations.
• When searching for opponents for new online matches, the ignore button now functions correctly.
• The "Next Match" button now respects the selected order for online matches.