Hnefatafl - Viking Chess Game

Hnefatafl - Viking Chess Game

Ancient Board Game & Strategy

2 ratings
1 review
Free
With Ads

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 16, 2025
  • August 17, 2026

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Master an ancient Norse strategy game with interactive lessons and multiple historical variants. Learn asymmetric tactics where the King must escape attackers. Play offline with AI or against friends.

14 interactive lessons
3 AI difficulty levels
Pass & Play mode
Works completely offline
9 authentic historical variants
Clear visual guides
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What's New in Hnefatafl

1.6

August 17, 2026

Our biggest update yet - the whole app has been redesigned. • Fresh look across Home, the game board, Learn, Training, Saved games and Profile • NEW: player profiles with stats, match history and unlockable badges • Learn is now fully translated in every supported language • Clearer onboarding and a simpler New Game screen • Fewer interruptions when you start out Fixes: rematch now keeps your chosen variant, better text contrast in dark themes, smoother scrolling.

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User reviews

Unplayable

I went thru all your repetitive lessons first.

Seems to be stuck displaying the same board position of the king once moved into lower right corner during lesson. Lessons are useless after that because same board position is always shown. No correlation of the board positions to the lessons.

Tried your Branduhb 7x7 offline as Attackers first move. I moved from right edge middle up next to upper right corner. After that it locks up. Computer player as Defenders never moves. Also, AI analysis just spins doing nothing on iPhone version 16.

By the way, the tafl rules are wrong anyhow.

Wikipedia is wrong! (If Wikipedia hadn't automatically banned me for three+three years for pressing the time zone button twice for determining the first moment of Spring in 2023, and recently accidentally hitting an edit button near the scrollbar on iPhone, then the world might know the rules by now.)

That 19x19 "Foteviken" is a sadistic joke.
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FAQ

What is Hnefatafl?

Hnefatafl is an ancient Norse strategy board game that Vikings played for over 1000 years. It features asymmetric gameplay where defenders protect a King trying to escape surrounded attackers.

Does Hnefatafl have ads?

Yes, Hnefatafl contains advertisements. This allows the game to be offered for free.

Can I play Hnefatafl offline?

Yes, Hnefatafl works completely offline, allowing you to play anywhere, anytime without an internet connection.

What are the AI difficulty levels in Hnefatafl?

Hnefatafl offers 3 AI difficulty levels, making it suitable for both beginners learning the game and experienced players seeking a challenge.

How many historical variants are available in Hnefatafl?

Hnefatafl includes 9 authentic historical variants of the game, with board sizes ranging from 7x7 to 19x19, offering diverse strategic experiences.

What is the age rating for Hnefatafl?

Hnefatafl has an age rating of 4+, making it appropriate for a wide range of players.

How often is Hnefatafl updated?

The latest version of Hnefatafl was released on May 7, 2026, indicating recent development and support for the game.

What devices support Hnefatafl?

Hnefatafl is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.