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Viking Chess: Hnefatafl Online

Viking Chess: Hnefatafl Online

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Released
August 21, 2020
Updated
June 27, 2024

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Developer

Daichi Yanuki
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Engage in a deeply strategic, asymmetrical board game inspired by Viking traditions. Compete online in real-time against players worldwide or practice locally against an AI or a friend. Learn and master ancient tactics at your own pace.

✓Asymmetrical board game
✓Online real-time matches
✓Local player vs. computer
✓Local player vs. player
✓Private match creation
✓AI opponent for practice
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What users say about Viking Chess

Reviews of Viking Chess are mixed: the game is rated 4.7/5 from 262 App Store ratings. What users like most: great coding skill, polished game. Top complaints: computer player needs work, bots are stupid. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Great coding skill
  • 👍Polished game
  • 👍Really fun to play
  • 👍Great concept
  • 👍Enjoyed more than Persian chess
  • 👍Fun
  • 👍Easy to play
  • 👍Limitless strategy
  • 👍Fun and intricate gameplay
  • 👍Makes you think
  • 👍Well made
  • 👍Great graphics
  • 👍Easy to use interface
  • 👍Challenging and simple gameplay
  • 👍Good AI opponent
  • 👍Nice graphics
  • 👍Good for learning
  • 👍Challenging computer player

Negative things

  • 🐛Computer player needs work
  • 🐛Bots are stupid
  • 🐛Dumb board movement design
  • 🐛Paid to remove ads, ads still there
  • 🐛Refund denied
  • 🐛Some rules not right
  • 🐛Annoying override
  • 🐛Forced human opponent
  • 🐛Computer misses obvious moves
  • 🐛Incomplete rules
  • 🐛Poor game controls
  • 🐛Selects wrong pawns
  • 🐛Incorrect rule application
  • 🐛No 'I resign' button
  • 🐛No control over settings
  • 🐛Game changes settings
  • 🐛Rival entered, game restarts
  • 🐛Timer on moves
  • 🐛Users quitting early
  • 🐛Disheartening wait times
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What's New in Viking Chess

10.1.4

June 27, 2024

Supports 11 languages

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

$0.99

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User reviews

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Great Coding

Get this guy a contract. As a board game designer who has a game being digitized, this is a testament to true skill in code. Great game here!
XAX_IPB_X Aleph

A Splendid Review!

For quite a bit of the Viking chess games this has to be the most polished one.
PPPvt. Parts69

Love it

Really fun to play
DDude4889

Challenging Game

First game victory - great concept - enjoyed the game more than standard Persian chess
Vviriigrrl

Computer Player needs some work on 3rd difficulty

I found a feedback loop where the king just kept jumping from one side of the board to the other because it had me in a position where if I didn’t defend it could win. It wouldn’t make another move, just aggressively tried to push the corner even if it lead to no new moves. Seems like an easy fix, just add a code limiter to seek new moves if stalemate occurs. I can tell the developers actually care and do update the game because some of the reviews have been corrected already. Other than this, it seems great. Thanks for the hard work
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Reported Bugs

22 issues

Feedback loop with king movement

Bug

Stalemate occurs

Bug

Ads still present after payment

Bug

Restore purchase not working

Bug

Refund denied

Bug

King can attack when it shouldn't

Bug

Pieces eliminated incorrectly

Bug

Kicked out of CPU game, forced to play human

Bug

Computer misses obvious moves

Bug

Rules incomplete

Bug

Examples blank on iOS

Bug

King capture rules unclear

Bug

King escape and win conditions unclear

Bug

Rule for sandwiching pieces confusing

Bug

Defending pieces can move through king's square

Bug

Poor game controls (zoom, pawn selection)

Bug

King counted as captured incorrectly

Bug

Game wipes when playing vs CPU, online player joins

Bug

No control over settings, game changes them

Bug

Given random opponent instead of CPU

Bug

Game starts over when rival enters

Bug

Timer put on moves

Bug
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Requested Features

12 requests

Add 9x9 board option

Feature

Add alternative game board designs

Feature

Add a way to remove time limit

Feature

Prevent automatic move on time out

Feature

List all rules with picture examples

Feature

Review and clarify rules within the app

Feature

Add 'I resign' button

Feature

Add other variants

Feature

Add ranked play online

Feature

Add different boards and variations

Feature

Add more users for online play

Feature

Add a method to pay to remove ads

Feature

FAQ

What is Viking Chess: Hnefatafl Online?

Viking Chess: Hnefatafl Online is a digital adaptation of Hnefatafl, an ancient Viking board game. It features asymmetrical gameplay where one player defends a king and the other attacks to capture him. The app allows for both local and real-time online multiplayer matches.

How can I play Hnefatafl Online?

You can play Hnefatafl Online in several ways: against an AI opponent locally for practice, against another player on the same device, or against players worldwide in real-time random online matches. You can also create private matches with friends using a secret code.

Is Viking Chess: Hnefatafl Online free to play?

The app is free to download and play, but it does include in-app purchases and advertisements. This allows for continued development and provides options for users who wish to enhance their experience or remove ads.

Can I play Hnefatafl Online without an internet connection?

Yes, you can play offline. The app offers local match modes, including player vs. computer and player vs. player on a single device, which do not require an internet connection.

What makes Hnefatafl different from regular chess?

Hnefatafl is an asymmetrical game, unlike the balanced nature of chess. One side aims to escape with their king, while the other side's objective is to capture the king. This fundamental difference in objectives creates unique strategic challenges and gameplay.