
Application Description
Embark on an Epic Viking Journey: Conquer Valhalla with Hnefatafl!
Hnefatafl, an ancient Scandinavian board game, predates chess and boasts variants played across medieval Europe. This "Tafl" game pits two armies of unequal size against each other: the black invaders seeking to capture the white king, and the white defenders striving to protect their king and ensure his escape.
Often dubbed the "Game of the Vikings," Hnefatafl evokes historical narratives, from Muscovite invasions of Sweden to Viking raids on Britain. The core objective, however, remains consistent: the king's capture or escape.
Despite simple rules, Hnefatafl offers deep strategic depth and rewards tactical prowess. Master the art of encirclement, strategic planning, and cunning traps to force your opponent's surrender. Will you claim victory and the king's ransom? Or will the king's loyal guards fend off the invaders and secure his escape?
Play offline or online, creating custom game variants from over 200,000 possibilities!
Enjoy cross-platform play across iOS, Windows, and Linux, using a single account to access your games on any device. Asynchronous multiplayer allows you to continue matches at your convenience.
Valhalla awaits!
Game Variants Included:
- Hnefatafl
- Hnefatafl - Copenhagen
- Hnefatafl - Historical
- Hnefatafl - Berserk
- Hnefatafl - Fetlar
- Sea Battle 11x11
- Sea Battle 13x13
- Tablut
- Tablut - Historical ("Saami")
- Linnaeus' Tablut
- Foteviken Tablut
- Ard Ri
- Brandubh
- Magpie
- Tawlbwrdd
- Tyr 13x13
- Tyr 15x15
- Tyr 19x19
- Coppergate 15x15
- Alea Evengelii
- Customizable variants for offline and online play
Key Features:
- Offline two-player mode on a single device
- Offline play against various AI opponents
- Offline AI vs. AI matches
- Online multiplayer via Fellhuhn Gaming Service
- In-game chat for online play
- Achievements via Fellhuhn Gaming Service
- Integrated tutorial and rules
- Match sharing with other players
- Online match annotation and review
- Export matches to OpenTafl
- Match browser for finding suitable games
- Match history for reviewing strategies
- Steam account linking for seamless game continuation
- ELO rankings for rated matches
This app includes advertisements, removable via a one-time in-app purchase.
Permissions:
- Internet access is required for advertisements and online play.
- In-app purchases are required for optional ad removal.
Connect with Us:
Artwork by Thomas Jacquin (http://www.thomasjacquin.com) from the Tafl-Sets of Legend Board Games.
### What's New in Version 3.91
Last updated on Nov 24, 2022This update introduces the ability to rename offline matches by long-pressing (or right-clicking) them in the main menu. It also adds an option to always show the remaining time in online matches with timeouts, previously only available for quick matches. Translations have been updated, the ignore button now functions correctly when searching for online opponents, and the "Next Match" button now respects the chosen online match order.
Hypercasual
Single Player
Offline
Board
Stylised Realistic
Abstract Strategy
Multiplayer
Competitive Multiplayer
Keyboards