DownloadJourney to Valhalla: Master the Ancient Viking Game of Hnefatafl!
Hnefatafl, a captivating Scandinavian board game predating chess, captivated medieval Europe. This "Tafl" game pits two armies – a larger black force against a smaller white army protecting its king. The objective? The black army aims to capture the white king, while the white army must defend and strategically guide their king to escape.
Often called the Vikings' Game, Hnefatafl evokes historical scenarios, from Muscovite invasions of Sweden to Viking raids on Britain. Yet, the core remains constant: the thrilling king hunt.
Despite simple rules, Hnefatafl offers deep strategic depth, rewarding tactical prowess. Outmaneuver your opponent, set traps, and force surrender. Will you claim victory and the king's treasure? Or will the loyal guards safeguard their king's escape?
Enjoy both offline and online play, creating custom variants from over 200,000 possibilities!
Cross-platform compatibility spans iOS, Windows, and Linux, with a single account managing all your games across devices. Asynchronous multiplayer lets you play at your own pace.
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 & online)
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 via Fellhuhn Gaming Service
- Tutorial & rules included
- Match sharing
- Online match annotation & review
- OpenTafl export
- Match browser
- Match history
- Steam account linking (for continued gameplay)
- ELO rankings (rated matches)
This app contains ads, removable via a one-time in-app purchase.
Permissions:
- Internet access (ads & online play)
- In-app purchases (optional ad removal)
Connect with us:
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HnefataflGame/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/FellhuhnDotCom
- Discord: https://discord.gg/dXMYNB8
Artwork by Thomas Jacquin (http://www.thomasjacquin.com), part of the Tafl-Sets of Legend Board Games.
