Hnefatafl - Viking Chess Game
Ancient Board Game & Strategy
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Yule Challenge is here! Can you defend the King against our strongest AI? Play 9 authentic Viking board game variants offline or with friends.
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:
• 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
The developer, Dawid Wrzesinski, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Used to Track You
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- Identifiers
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Identifiers
- Diagnostics
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Dawid Wrzesinski
- Size
- 102.1 MB
- Category
- Strategy
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 16.4 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 16.4 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 16.4 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Contains
Advertising
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Hnefatafl Lifetime $29.99
- Hnefatafl Lifetime $29.99
- Espresso $2.99
- Copyright
- © Dawikk