Hnefatafl: King's Table (Boxed Edition)
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Description
Hnefatafl (ne-fə-ta-f(ə)l), also known as King's Table or Viking Chess, is a Scandinavian strategy game played on an 11 x 11 checkered board.
Hnefatafl was popular in Northern Europe between the 8th and 11th century AD. By the 12th century, chess had mostly replaced it; however Hnefatafl's rules were recorded, and in the early 19th century they were discovered and translated.
The defending team plays with thirteen pieces, with the objective of moving their King off the board before the attacking team captures it. The attacking team plays with twenty-four pieces; their goal is to capture the King before the defender gets it off the board.
Note 1. Customers are recommended to purchase a Small Parts Bag ($0.80) from The Game Crafter. _This will easily fit all the board pieces and keep them organized in the box.
Note 2. If the game costs a little more than you would like to spend, you may purchase the Unboxed Edition and save yourself about $10.
Components
| Component | Quantity | Photo |
|---|---|---|
| Quad-Fold Game Board | 1 |  |
| Large Retail Box | 1 |  |
| Custom Large Sticker | 1 |  |
| Disc, 25mm x 3mm, Transparent Grey | 37 |  |
Vitals
| Average Rating | 0 reviews |
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| Publish Date | October 22, 2020 |
| Edition | Second |
| Department | Games |
Why buy this?
- Viking orgins
- Predecessor to modern chess
- Unique, asymmetrical play
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Notes
- This game contains laser cut components. Laser cut items will have a slight amount of soot around the edges, which can easily be wiped off; and will have a campfire smell for about a week after you open them.
