Hnefatafl

Hnefatafl

The Game of the Vikings

30 ratings
25 reviews
Free
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 30, 2020
  • August 12, 2024

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Experience an ancient Scandinavian strategy board game where one army tries to capture the king while the other defends him. Offers deep tactical gameplay with numerous historical and custom variants. Play against AI, friends offline, or other players online with cross-platform support.

Numerous historical and custom variants
Offline play against AI or human opponents
Online multiplayer with cross-platform support
Ingame chat for online play
Match browser and history
Achievements and ELO scores
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What's New in Hnefatafl

3.93

August 12, 2024

Fixed the problem with server connections due to certificate errors. The AI should now prefer a quick victory over annihilating the whole enemy army.

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User reviews

Excellent way to play other good human players!

This app lets you play all the variants: four-piece(popular) or two-piece(historically accurate) king capture, board size from 7x7 all the way up to 19x19, different initial positions, edge or corner escape, neutral or hostile throne and/or corner squares…, so you can play the variant you think is best and most fun!

There are AI opponents that play the 7x7 well, but tend to be weak on larger board sizes. Fortunately however the real value of this app, is that it is popular enough to be able to play real humans from all over the world in real time(10, 20 or 30 minutes) or with correspondence time controls(1day, 2day, 1week etc). Plus there are ongoing tournaments of different variants, often with 64 participants.
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Too small on iPhone to play

‘Nouf’ said. Moving on.

Not following rules??

I read that the king is captured when surrounded on all four sides unless it’s by a wall. Yet the game is taking my king when only surrounded on three sides and he has room to move. I’m new to this, so? Why am I losing when he’s not surrounded on all four sides?

Good, but rather slow

Great job, but it is so slow when playing against computer.

Bug

J’aime beaucoup se jeux et j’y joue lorsque j’ai pas d’adversaire dans la vrai vie mais votre jeux a des bug qui m’énerve plutôt beaucoup, pk mon roi se fait manger avec seulement 2 pion? Pk des pions saute par-dessus d’autre? et pk l’IA peut jouer plusieurs fois d’affilée. après je connais peut-être pas toute les règles mais ça m’étonnerais car je me suis bien renseigné.
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FAQ

What is Hnefatafl?

Hnefatafl is an ancient Scandinavian strategy board game played in medieval Europe before chess. It involves two armies: an invading force aiming to capture the king, and a defending force trying to protect the king and help him escape.

What are the key features of this app?

The app offers a wide array of historical and custom Hnefatafl variants, offline play against AI or human opponents, and online multiplayer with cross-platform support. It also includes features like ingame chat, a match browser, match history, achievements, and ELO scores.

How is the app monetized?

The app is free to download and play and is supported by advertisements. Users can disable ads through a one-time in-app purchase.

What platforms is Hnefatafl available on?

The description mentions cross-platform play, implying availability on multiple platforms. A single Fellhuhn account is required for online features across all supported platforms.

What are some common use cases for Hnefatafl?

This app is ideal for those seeking a mentally stimulating strategy game, fans of Viking history, or individuals looking for a challenging two-player experience. It's suitable for both casual play and competitive online matches.