HNEFATAFL- the Viking game

 

The king stands in the middle of the field and has to defend himself with his few warriors / soldiers against a superior force of attackers and fight back.
The king has to "punch through" to the edge of the corners of the board, while the attackers try to "beat" the king or capture him.

This game is one of the oldest known board games in history. In spite of simple rules of the game, great demands are placed on the ability of the game participants to plan in practice and foresee the opponent's moves.

The game situation can change very quickly surprisingly, it is therefore prudence and acumen required to properly assess the situation.

 It can exciting and unexpected situations in the game create,  in which you musst decide very quickly whether the tactics must be changed, and whether you decide on the offensive or for the defensive. The Viking game was especially popular in the Nordic countries. Now, with the awakening of the Nordic peoples, the game is back in great popularity.

• The game consists of 37 warrior figures, a linen cloth with printed Scandinavian ornaments, with detailed game instructions, in a decorative runes printed box.
• The playing field is 11,42 x 11,42 inch (290 x 290 mm), the king 1,58 inch (40 mm) high and the people of war are 1,18 inch (30 mm) high.
• With detailed instructions in English, German, French, Spanish and Norwegian

Do not go to the sword if you lose!
Sale without decoration, without the pictured here Viking warrior!
Attention ! Not suitable for children under 3 years!