Hnefatafl for iPhone

Hnefatafl: An Ancient Scandinavian Board Game with Endless Variants

Hnefatafl is an ancient Scandinavian board game that predates chess and offers a captivating strategic experience. The game is set in medieval Europe, where two armies of different sizes battle each other. The black army aims to capture the white king, while the white army defends and tries to help their king escape.

Also known as the Game of the Vikings, Hnefatafl has been inspired by historical events such as the Moskowites invasion of Sweden and the Viking raids on Britain. Regardless of the story, the objective remains the same - to hunt down the king.

While the rules are not complicated, Hnefatafl provides fascinating strategies and rewards tactical play. Players can surround enemy pieces, plan ahead, lay traps, and force opponents into surrender. The game offers a wide range of variants, including Hnefatafl, Copenhagen, Historical, Berserk, Fetlar, Old Hnefatafl, Simple Tafl, Sea Battle, Tablut, Linnaeus' Tablut, Foteviken Tablut, Ard Ri, Brandubh, Magpie, Tawlbwrdd, Tyr, Coppergate, Alea Evangelii, and custom variants.

Hnefatafl offers various gameplay options, including offline play for two humans, offline play against computer opponents, and online play with cross-platform support. The game also features in-game chat for online play, achievements, ELO scores, match browsing, match history, annotation and sharing of matches, and a tutorial/rules section.

Please note that some features require a free Fellhuhn account, valid across all supported platforms. The app is supported by advertisements, but they can be disabled through a one-time in-app purchase.