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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.

๐ŸŽฎ 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 7ร—7 games (10 min) to epic 19ร—19 battles (40 min)

9 Variants - Including Brandubh, Tablut, Classic, Tawlbwrdd, and historical Linnaeus rules

๐Ÿ›๏ธ AUTHENTIC VARIANTS

7ร—7 Brandubh (Irish)
9ร—9 Tablut (Finnish/Sami)
11ร—11 Hnefatafl (Classic)
13ร—13 Parlett
15ร—15 Damien Walker
19ร—19 Alea Evangelii
Historical Tablut with Linnaeus 1732 rules

๐Ÿ“š 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

๐ŸŽฏ HOW TO WIN

Defenders (Blue): Help the King escape to any corner
Attackers (Red): Capture the King by surrounding him

๐ŸŒŸ 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

๐Ÿ“ฑ 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.

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