Hnefatafl - Viking Chess Game

Hnefatafl - Viking Chess Game

Dawikk

Available on Google Play
4.6(18)
1,000+ installsFreeGAME BOARD

Updated Oct 7, 2026 · v2.2.121

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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. 🎮 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.

Released
September 23, 2025

1 year on Google Play

Version
2.2.121
Updated
Oct 7, 2026
Content Rating
Everyone
Installs
1,000+
Developer
Dawikk
Website
https://dawikk-apps.vercel.app/Hnefatafl
Email
dawikk.apps@gmail.com
In-app purchases
No

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