Hnefatafl Viking Chess Set - Authentic Traditional Two-Player Strategy Board Game Classic - Historic European Tabletop Asymmetric War Game

- Fight For Your King - Test your wits with Hnefatafl, a two player abstract strategy game for fans of traditional board games like chess. This authentic viking game was a favorite medieval board game of Norse warriors and European fighters of the Dark Ages- Valhalla Awaits - Hnefatafl is an asymmetric game, which means each player's win condition is different. One player controls the King and his defenders, trying to escort the King safely off the board. The other player controls a legion of frost giants intent on capturing the King- Fit For a Thane - Our Hnefatafl set features 37 beautiful faceted wood pieces, and the game board is fully hand illustrated. Measuring 10.5 inches square and featuring art of the famed and feared World Serpent, the single-piece game board doesn't require a fold, which creates a perfectly smooth play surface with no crease- Train the New Generation - Hnefatafl is appropriate for Vikings 8 and up. Printed instructions are included, or check out the 'How to Play' video to learn the game in less than 2 minutes- Ragna-rock On - Hnefatafl is inspired by a long heritage of strategy board games, and in turn as inspired countless more. A viking chess game makes a great gift for fans of unique chess sets and cool chess boards

Product description

Fight For Your King

A Game of Strategy & Cunning

Valhalla Awaits

The Viking lords have sounded the drums of war. The king prepares his defenses while the enemy flanks him on all sides. When the unyielding blade meets the unbreakable shield, who shall prevail? In the ancient game of Hnefatafl, you will find the answer and perhaps lead your army to victory.

Hnefatafl is one of the oldest games in history, nearly contemporary with the invention of chess. It is a game of strategy and cunning, in which two players pursue distinct goals: the defenders attempt to escort their king off the battlefield, while the attackers seek to capture the king!

This authentic Viking game was a favorite of medieval warriors and European fighters of the Dark Ages

Hnefatafl includes 37 beautiful faceted wood pieces - including an oversized 'King' piece to rescue from the frost giants

Appropriate for Vikings 8 and up. Fully illustrated game board measures 10.5' square, featuring art of the famed and feared World Serpent. Instructions included