Hnefatafl

The Ancient Game of the Vikings – Prove Your Worth and Enter Valhalla!

Hnefatafl is a classic Scandinavian board game with variants enjoyed across medieval Europe long before the arrival of chess. In these Tafl games, two uneven armies clash: the invading black force aims to capture the white king, while the defending white troops strive to protect their monarch and secure his escape.

Frequently known as the Viking Game, Hnefatafl evokes tales such as the Muscovite invasion of Sweden or Viking raids on Britain. Whatever the backdrop, the central goal remains unchanged: the thrilling pursuit of the king.

Although the rules are simple, Hnefatafl offers deep strategic possibilities and rewards clever tactics. Trap your opponent’s pieces, plan several moves ahead, set ambushes, and force a surrender. Will you seize the king for riches and renown? Or can the king’s guard withstand the onslaught and ensure his safe flight?

Play offline or online—and even design your own custom variants, with over 200,000 possibilities!

Enjoy cross-platform play across iOS, Windows, and Linux. Use one account to access all your matches from any device. Multiplayer is asynchronous, so you can resume games at your own pace.

Valhalla is calling!

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 two-player matches on one device

- Offline play against AI opponents

- Offline computer vs. computer matches

- Online multiplayer via Fellhuhn Gaming Service

- In-game chat for online play

- Achievements via Fellhuhn Gaming Service

- Built-in tutorial and rules

- Share matches with other players

- Annotate and review online games

- Export matches to OpenTafl

- Match browser to find your ideal game

- Match history to analyze your strategies

- Link your account with the Steam version to continue matches anywhere

- ELO rankings for competitive matches

This app includes advertisements, which can be removed with a one-time in-app purchase.

Permissions:

- Internet access is required for ads and online play

- In-app billing is needed for 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.