Hnefatafl - Viking Chess Game v1.0.25
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About this app
Ancient Viking strategy board game. Learn, play vs AI or friends offline!
Experience the ancient Norse board game that Vikings played over 1000 years ago! Hnefatafl (pronounced "nef-ah-tah-fel") is an asymmetric strategy game that predates chess, offering unique tactical gameplay where defenders protect their King while attackers try to capture him.
๐ฎ GAME FEATURES
Learn Mode - 14 interactive tutorials teach you from basics to advanced strategies
Play vs AI - Three difficulty levels: Easy, Medium, and Hard
Pass & Play - Challenge friends on the same device
Multiple Board Sizes - From quick 7ร7 games (10 min) to epic 19ร19 battles (40 min)
9 Variants - Including Brandubh, Tablut, Classic, Tawlbwrdd, and historical Linnaeus rules
๐๏ธ AUTHENTIC VARIANTS
7ร7 Brandubh (Irish)
9ร9 Tablut (Finnish/Sami)
11ร11 Hnefatafl (Classic)
13ร13 Parlett
15ร15 Damien Walker
19ร19 Alea Evangelii
Historical Tablut with Linnaeus 1732 rules
๐ WHY PLAY HNEFATAFL?
Asymmetric Gameplay - Defenders and Attackers have different objectives
Deep Strategy - Simple rules, complex tactics
Historical - Play the same game Vikings enjoyed
Educational - Develop strategic thinking and planning skills
No Internet Required - Play offline anytime
๐ฏ HOW TO WIN
Defenders (Blue): Help the King escape to any corner
Attackers (Red): Capture the King by surrounding him
๐ PERFECT FOR
Strategy game enthusiasts
Chess and checkers players seeking new challenges
History buffs and Viking culture fans
Anyone who enjoys tactical board games
Families looking for educational games
๐ฑ OPTIMIZED EXPERIENCE
Clean, modern interface
Smooth animations
Board notation display
Move history and undo
Captured pieces counter
Tablet and phone support
Master this ancient Viking strategy game that combines the tactical depth of chess with unique asymmetric gameplay.
๐ฎ GAME FEATURES
Learn Mode - 14 interactive tutorials teach you from basics to advanced strategies
Play vs AI - Three difficulty levels: Easy, Medium, and Hard
Pass & Play - Challenge friends on the same device
Multiple Board Sizes - From quick 7ร7 games (10 min) to epic 19ร19 battles (40 min)
9 Variants - Including Brandubh, Tablut, Classic, Tawlbwrdd, and historical Linnaeus rules
๐๏ธ AUTHENTIC VARIANTS
7ร7 Brandubh (Irish)
9ร9 Tablut (Finnish/Sami)
11ร11 Hnefatafl (Classic)
13ร13 Parlett
15ร15 Damien Walker
19ร19 Alea Evangelii
Historical Tablut with Linnaeus 1732 rules
๐ WHY PLAY HNEFATAFL?
Asymmetric Gameplay - Defenders and Attackers have different objectives
Deep Strategy - Simple rules, complex tactics
Historical - Play the same game Vikings enjoyed
Educational - Develop strategic thinking and planning skills
No Internet Required - Play offline anytime
๐ฏ HOW TO WIN
Defenders (Blue): Help the King escape to any corner
Attackers (Red): Capture the King by surrounding him
๐ PERFECT FOR
Strategy game enthusiasts
Chess and checkers players seeking new challenges
History buffs and Viking culture fans
Anyone who enjoys tactical board games
Families looking for educational games
๐ฑ OPTIMIZED EXPERIENCE
Clean, modern interface
Smooth animations
Board notation display
Move history and undo
Captured pieces counter
Tablet and phone support
Master this ancient Viking strategy game that combines the tactical depth of chess with unique asymmetric gameplay.
Version Information
- Version
- 1.0.25
- Downloads
- 100+
- Updated on
- Dec 4, 2025
- Released
- Sep 23, 2025
- Requires
- Android 7.0
What's New
User Interface changes.
Added my own Tafl engine for analysis and play.
Added my own Tafl engine for analysis and play.
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