The ancient Game of the Vikings - Earn your way to Valhalla!
Hnefatafl is an enthralling ancient Scandinavian board game that predates chess and was popular throughout medieval Europe. In this fascinating game, known as Tafl, two armies of differing sizes engage in a strategic battle. The black army, the invaders, aim to capture the white king, while the white army, the defenders, strive to protect their king and facilitate his escape.
Often referred to as the Game of the Vikings, Hnefatafl encapsulates various historical narratives, such as the Moskowites' invasion of Sweden and the Viking raids on Britain. Despite the changing tales, the core objective remains constant: the pursuit of the king.
Although the rules are straightforward, Hnefatafl offers a deep strategic experience that rewards tactical prowess. Players can surround enemy pieces, plan ahead, set traps, and compel their opponents to surrender. Will you seize the king for gold and glory, or can the loyal guards thwart the invaders and ensure the king's escape?
With over 200,000 possible custom variants, Hnefatafl accommodates both offline and online play. The game supports cross-platform compatibility across iOS, Windows, and Linux, allowing you to use a single account to access your matches from any device. The asynchronous multiplayer feature means you can continue your matches at your convenience.
Valhalla awaits!
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 players on one device
- Offline play against various computer opponents
- Offline play with computer against computer
- Online play via Fellhuhn Gaming Service for two players
- In-game chat for online play
- Achievements via Fellhuhn Gaming Service
- Included tutorial/rules
- Share matches with other players
- Annotate and review online matches
- Export matches to OpenTafl
- Match Browser to find the perfect match
- Match History to review your strategies
- Link your account with the Steam version to continue your matches anytime
- ELO rankings for rated matches
This app is supported by advertisements, which can be removed with a one-time in-app purchase.
Permissions:
- Internet access is required for advertisements and online play
- In-app billing/purchase is needed 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), which is part of the Tafl-Sets of Legend Board Games.
What's New in the Latest 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 the 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.
