Hnefatafl Viking Chess

The Viking lords have sounded the drums of war. The king prepares his defenses while the enemy flanks him on all sides. When the unyielding blade meets the unbreakable shield, who shall prevail? In the ancient game of Hnefatafl, you will find the answer, & perhaps lead your army to victory.

Hnefatafl is one of the oldest games in history, predating chess by hundreds of years. It is a game of strategy & cunning, in which 2 players pursue distinct goals: the defenders attempt to escort their king off the battlefield, while the attackers seek to capture the king! For 2 players ages 8+

Contents: 1 game board, insructions, 1 king piece, 12 defender pieces, & 24 attacker pieces