Hnefatafl

Step into the shoes of ancient warriors and experience the thrill of *Hnefatafl* — The Game of the Vikings, a legendary Scandinavian board game that predates chess. Played across medieval Europe, this asymmetric strategy game pits two unequal armies against each other in an intense battle of wits. The outnumbered white army must escort their king to safety while the black invaders seek to capture him at all costs.

Rich in history and lore, *Hnefatafl* echoes tales of Viking raids, historic battles, and epic sieges—from the Moscow invasions of Sweden to the fierce conquests across Britain. Regardless of the narrative, one core objective remains: control the fate of the king.

Despite its simple ruleset, *Hnefatafl* offers deep strategic gameplay that rewards foresight, planning, and tactical brilliance. Set traps, outmaneuver your opponent, and dominate the board by surrounding enemy pieces. Will you lead the defenders to victory by securing the king’s escape or strike with the invading forces and seize the throne?

For modern players, the game supports both offline and online play with full customization options. Create your own unique variants from over 200,000 possible configurations and enjoy cross-platform compatibility across iOS, Windows, and Linux. With a single account, sync all your matches across devices seamlessly. Thanks to asynchronous multiplayer, you can continue your games anytime, anywhere.

Valhalla awaits the boldest tacticians!

Available Game 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 a single device
• Offline AI opponents of varying difficulty levels
• Computer vs. computer match simulations
• Online multiplayer via Fellhuhn Gaming Service
• In-game chat for real-time communication
• Achievements and rankings through the gaming service
• Integrated tutorial and rule explanations
• Match sharing and annotation features
• Export games to OpenTafl format
• Browse and filter active matches
• Review past matches to refine strategies
• Steam account linking for seamless progress sync
• ELO ratings for competitive, rated matches

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Required Permissions

• Internet Access: Required for online gameplay and ad delivery
• In-App Billing: Needed to remove ads via in-app purchase

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Includes artwork by Thomas Jacquin (www.thomasjacquin.com) from the Tafl-Sets of Legend Board Games collection.

What's New in Version 3.91

Last updated on Nov 24, 2022

• Long-pressing (or right-clicking) an offline match now allows renaming matches directly from the main menu.
• Added an option to always display remaining time in timed online matches—previously only visible in quick matches.
• Translation updates for improved localization.
• The ignore button now functions correctly when searching for new online opponents.
• "Next Match" button now respects user-defined sorting order for online matches.