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Hnefatafl

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Experience the ancient Viking strategy game, <🎝> – your path to Valhalla!

<🎝>, a classic Scandinavian board game, predates chess and boasts variations played across medieval Europe. Two armies clash: the black invaders seek to capture the white king, while the white defenders must protect their king and orchestrate his escape.

Often called the Vikings' Game, <🎝> evokes historical scenarios such as the Muscovite invasion of Sweden or Viking raids on Britain. The core objective remains consistent: the king's capture.

Despite simple rules, <🎝> offers deep strategic possibilities, rewarding tactical prowess. Outmaneuver opponents, anticipate moves, set traps, and force surrender. Will you claim victory and the king's spoils? Can the king's loyal guard fend off the invaders and secure his escape?

Play offline or online, customizing your game from over 200,000 possible variations!

Enjoy cross-platform play on iOS, Windows, and Linux, using a single account across all devices. Asynchronous multiplayer lets you resume games at your convenience.

Valhalla awaits!

Game Variants:

  • <🎝>
  • <🎝> - Copenhagen
  • <🎝> - Historical
  • <🎝> - Berserk
  • <🎝> - 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
  • Custom variants (offline & online)

Features:

  • Offline two-player mode (single device)
  • Offline play against AI opponents
  • Offline AI vs. AI matches
  • Online multiplayer via Fellhuhn Gaming Service
  • In-game online chat
  • Achievements via Fellhuhn Gaming Service
  • Tutorial/Rules
  • Match sharing
  • Online match annotation & review
  • OpenTafl match export
  • Match browser
  • Match history
  • Steam account linking (for continued gameplay)
  • ELO rankings (rated matches)

Advertisements are supported, but can be removed via a one-time in-app purchase.

Permissions:

  • Internet access (for ads and online play)
  • In-app purchases (for optional ad removal)

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Artwork by Thomas Jacquin (http://www.thomasjacquin.com), part of the Tafl-Sets of Legend Board Games.

### What's New in Version 3.91 (Nov 24, 2022)
  • Rename offline matches by long-pressing (or right-clicking).
  • Always display remaining time in online matches with timeouts (previously only for quick matches).
  • Updated translations.
  • Improved "ignore" button functionality during online opponent searches.
  • "Next Match" button now respects selected online match order.
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