Hnefatafl*
Hnefatafl, also known as the Viking game, features two uneven sides: the defending side consists of twelve soldiers and a king, while the attackers have twenty-four soldiers. The king's objective is to escape to one of the four corner fields, while pieces can capture opponents by sandwiching them between two of their own. The game has ancient origins and has various modern derivatives, making it a fascinating choice for strategy lovers.
- 2 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 7+ years old
- Medium difficulty
We like Hnefatafl so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2025
- Position 16 in The best board game classics🏛 of all time
- Position 9 in The Best Games from TSR 🇺🇸🏢
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