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Hnefatafl: King's Table (Unboxed Edition)

A Scandinavian strategy game played on a checkered board.

Requirements

<30
2
12+

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. To make it cheaper for you, the game does not include a box. Customers are recommended to purchase a Small Parts Bag ($0.80) from The Game Crafter. This will easily fit all the game pieces besides the board.

  • Note 2. If you would like a box and don't mind spending a little extra, you may purchase the Boxed Edition instead.

Components

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Quad-Fold Game Board 1 Quad-Fold Game Board component icon
Custom Large Sticker 1 Custom Large Sticker component icon
Disc, 25mm x 3mm, Transparent Grey 37 Disc, 25mm x 3mm, Transparent Grey component icon

Vitals

Average Rating 4 reviews
Publish Date September 04, 2020
Edition First
Department Games
Tags Historic Family Strategy Chess

Why buy this?

  • Viking orgins
  • Predecessor to modern Chess
  • Unique, asymmetrical play

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Notes

  • This game does not come in a box.
  • 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.

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Ratings and Reviews

Posted 5 years ago
Own It Played It Fun Priced Well High Replay Value Well Written Rules Nice Artwork

I would DEFINITELY recommend this game. I got this game about three days ago, and I've been playing it just about nonstop since. It's a ton of fun and fast to learn. I got the suggested draw-string ba...

Posted 5 years ago
Played It Fun Priced Well High Replay Value Well Written Rules Nice Artwork

Posted 5 years ago
Own It Fun Priced Well High Replay Value Well Written Rules Nice Artwork

Very fun game. If you like strategy games, I highly recommend this one. It is very addicting.

Posted 5 years ago
Own It Played It Fun Priced Well High Replay Value Well Written Rules Nice Artwork

I played this game with my husband and we both really enjoyed it. It's simple to understand and fun to play over and over again. Would definitely recommend. :)

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