Hnefatafl - Viking Chess Game
Dawid Wrzesinski Games iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Hnefatafl - Viking Chess Game is a free Games app for iPhone and iPad by Dawid Wrzesinski. Rated 4.5/5 from 4 ratings. Requires iOS 16.4.
- Rating
- 4.5
- 4 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 97 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Oct 8
- 2026 · v1.9
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About Hnefatafl - Viking Chess Game
Master the Viking strategy game with 14 interactive lessons! Hnefatafl ("nef-ah-tah-fel") is the ancient Norse board game Vikings played for over 1000 years — before chess even existed. Learn asymmetric tactics where the King must escape while enemies surround him. No internet required. LEARN TO PLAY LIKE A VIKING 14 step-by-step interactive tutorials — from basic rules to advanced tactics Practice mode with move hints and undo Clear visual guides showing legal moves and threats PLAY YOUR WAY 3 AI difficulty levels — perfect for beginners and masters alike Pass & Play mode for two players on one device Works completely offline — play anywhere, anytime 9 AUTHENTIC HISTORICAL VARIANTS Challenge yourself with boards from 7x7 to 19x19: Brandubh (7x7) — quick 5-minute games Tablut (9x9) — the classic Viking format Hnefatafl (11x11) — standard tournament size Alea Evangelii (19x19) — epic strategic battles Plus 5 more authentic rule sets from Norse history WHY PLAYERS LOVE HNEFATAFL Asymmetric gameplay — defenders protect the King, attackers surround him Deep strategy in simple rules — easy to learn, lifetime to master No luck involved — pure tactical skill decides every game Historical authenticity — play the same game as real Vikings Small download, no bloat — under 25 MB PERFECT FOR Chess and Go enthusiasts seeking fresh challenges Board game collectors and history buffs Strategy gamers who love asymmetric mechanics Anyone curious about Viking culture and games Players wanting a premium offline experience Download now and discover why Vikings played this game for centuries! Privacy Policy: https://dawikk-apps.vercel.app/Hnefatafl/privacyPolicy.html Terms of Use: https://dawikk-apps.vercel.app/Hnefatafl/termsOfUse.html
What’s new
Version 1.9 · Updated October 8, 2026
What’s new: • A fresh Viking-forged look with a new side menu • Vetrnætr (Winter Nights) event: the Barrow board, a seasonal theme and Haugbúi, a seasonal opponent. Light lanterns to unlock them • Official rules for Copenhagen, Brandubh, Tablut, Foteviken and Alea Evangelii, with updated lessons. Saved games carry on • Stronger computer opponents and new puzzles, plus a daily puzzle • Try boards and pieces mid-game • Daily goals, reminders and a weekly league • Bug fixes and improvements
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App privacy
The developer, Dawid Wrzesinski, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Identifiers: Device ID
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Identifiers: User ID, Device ID
- Diagnostics: Crash Data, Performance Data, Other Diagnostic Data
Used for: Third-Party Advertising, Analytics, App Functionality
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| Hnefatafl - Viking Chess Game | 4.5 / 5 (4 ratings) | Free | October 8, 2026 | |
| Triqqy Tafl | – | Free | Mar 20, 2024 | Compare |
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