Description
Hnefatafl (ˈne-fə-taː-f(ə)l) is a simple game of strategy, that has been popular since 400 AD especially in Scandinavia. The name roughly translates as “The King’s Table”, recalling a time of the powerful Viking jarls and their battling armies. Since it´s day of origin, Hnefatafl has stood the test of time as a great game for all the family.
This high quality Hnefatafl set contains 37 playing pieces; consisting of 1 king, 12 defenders and 24 attackers in two different coloured designs. The set also includes a natural linen playing board, and playing rules in English, Norwegian, Spanish, French, German & Japanese.
Channel your inner Viking chief and put your warmongering skills to the test with this Nordic inspired set!
- Full set of playing pieces, game mat and instructions for the game of Hnefatafl
- Each chess piece has been finely sculpted in polyresin
- Natural linen playing board (29 x 29 cm)
- Playing pieces are approximately 30 mm tall
- Box dimensions: 30,5 x 16 x 5 cm
- Excellent for collectors of historical memorabilia, for decoration and as a gift
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