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.

? 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 7×7 games (10 min) to epic 19×19 battles (40 min)

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

?️ AUTHENTIC VARIANTS

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

? 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

? HOW TO WIN

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

? 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

? 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.