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.
One of the oldest strategy games in history and nearly contemporary with the invention of chess, Hnefatafl 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 him.
Hand-illustrated, foil-stamped game box
Hand-illustrated 10.5" x 10.5" game board
37 pieces total: 1 oversize 2.5" King piece, 12 defender pieces (1.5"), and 24 attacker pieces (2")
Flocked box insert holds all pieces snugly
Full-color instructions
A great gift for strategy game lovers, history enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to play something truly ancient. A conversation piece as much as a game.
