Hnefatafl, “Viking Chess”

Name: Hnefatafl, "Viking Chess" - Irongate Armory
SKU: 20155162
Price: 28.15 EUR
Availability: InStock

35.33€

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

25 in stock

SKU: 20155162

Category: Accessories and miscellaneous items, All accessories and miscellaneous items, Books & Games, Books, Pens and Letter Openers, Other items, Viking – and Early Middle Ages, Viking Accessories & Misc

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