Experience the thrill of Hnefatafl, the ancient Viking board game!
Hnefatafl, a strategic board game predating chess, pits two armies against each other in a battle for supremacy. One army, the invaders (black), seeks to capture the white king, while the defenders (white) strive to protect their king and engineer his escape. This captivating game, often referred to as the Vikings' Game, evokes historical scenarios like the Muscovite invasion of Sweden or Viking raids on Britain. The core objective remains consistent: the capture, or escape, of the king.
Despite its straightforward rules, Hnefatafl offers deep strategic depth and rewards tactical prowess. Master the art of surrounding enemy pieces, planning ahead, setting traps, and forcing your opponent's surrender. Will you claim victory and the spoils of war, or will the king's loyal guard prevail?
Play offline or online, customizing your game experience with over 200,000 possible variants! Enjoy cross-platform play across iOS, Windows, and Linux, using a single account to access your matches on any device. Asynchronous multiplayer allows you to resume games at your convenience.
Features:
- Offline play (two players on one device, against AI, or AI vs. AI)
- Online multiplayer via Fellhuhn Gaming Service
- In-game chat (online play)
- Achievements via Fellhuhn Gaming Service
- Tutorial and rules included
- Match sharing, annotation, and review
- OpenTafl export
- Match browser and history
- Steam account linking
- ELO rankings for ranked matches
- Optional one-time IAP to remove ads
Included Game Variants:
- Hnefatafl (various versions including Copenhagen, Historical, Berserk, and Fetlar)
- Sea Battle (11x11 and 13x13)
- Tablut (various versions including Historical, Linnaeus', Foteviken)
- Ard Ri
- Brandubh
- Magpie
- Tawlbwrdd
- Tyr (13x13, 15x15, 19x19)
- Coppergate 15x15
- Alea Evengelii
- Custom variants (offline and online)
Permissions:
- Internet access (for ads and online play)
- In-app purchases (for optional ad removal)
What's New in Version 3.91 (Nov 24, 2022):
- Rename offline matches via long press (or right-click).
- Always display remaining time in online matches with timeouts.
- Updated translations.
- Improved "ignore" button functionality in online opponent searches.
- "Next Match" button now respects selected online match order.
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Artwork by Thomas Jacquin (http://www.thomasjacquin.com)
