Journey to Valhalla: Master the Ancient Viking Game of Hnefatafl!
Hnefatafl, a captivating Scandinavian board game predating chess, boasts a rich history spanning medieval Europe. This "Tafl" game pits two armies—a larger black invading force against a smaller white defending army—in a strategic battle. The black army seeks to capture the white king, while the white army must protect their king and engineer his escape.
Often dubbed the "Game of the Vikings," Hnefatafl evokes historical narratives, from Muscovite invasions of Sweden to Viking raids on Britain. Yet, the core remains constant: the thrilling pursuit of the king.
Despite its straightforward rules, Hnefatafl offers profound strategic depth, rewarding tactical prowess. Outmaneuver your opponent, anticipate their moves, set cunning traps, and force their surrender. Will you claim victory and the king's bounty? Or will the loyal guards safeguard their king's escape?
Play offline or online, customizing your game experience with over 200,000 possible variations!
Enjoy cross-platform play across iOS, Windows, and Linux, using a single account to manage your progress seamlessly. Asynchronous multiplayer lets you continue matches at your convenience.
Valhalla awaits!
Game Variants Included:
- 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 (offline and online)
Key Features:
- Offline two-player mode (single device)
- Offline play against AI opponents (various difficulty levels)
- AI vs. AI offline matches
- Online multiplayer via Fellhuhn Gaming Service
- In-game chat (online play)
- Achievements (Fellhuhn Gaming Service)
- Tutorial and rules included
- Match sharing
- Online match annotation and review
- OpenTafl match export
- Match browser for finding suitable games
- Match history for strategic review
- Steam account linking (for continued progress)
- ELO rankings (rated matches)
This app contains ads, removable via a one-time in-app purchase.
Permissions:
- Internet access (required for ads and online play)
- In-app purchases (for optional ad removal)
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- Discord: https://discord.gg/dXMYNB8
Artwork by Thomas Jacquin (http://www.thomasjacquin.com) – Tafl-Sets of Legend Board Games.
- Offline match renaming (long press/right-click in main menu).
- Always display remaining time in online matches with timeouts (previously only for quick matches).
- Updated translations.
- Improved "ignore" button functionality during online opponent searches.
- "Next Match" button now respects the selected online match order.
Tags : Hypercasual Single Player Offline Abstract Strategy Board Stylised Realistic Keyboards Multiplayer Competitive Multiplayer
