Hnefatafl (Tafl) 400
What it is
An asymmetric Norse/Germanic strategy game in which a smaller force defends a king trying to escape to the board edge against a larger attacking army.
Why it matters
The dominant board game of Viking-Age Northern Europe (popular c. 800-1000 AD) before being supplanted by chess in the 12th century.
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How to play Hnefatafl (Tafl)
Hnefatafl (Tafl) is a game that plays with 2 players. It's an Abstract Strategy and Wargame where the core of play revolves around Grid Movement. An asymmetric Norse/Germanic strategy game in which a smaller force defends a king trying to escape to the board edge against a larger attacking army. The dominant board game of Viking-Age Northern Europe (popular c. 800-1000 AD) before being supplanted by chess in the 12th century.
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