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Hnefatafl: The Viking Game - Board Game

Product ID: B0745H2YL2 Condition: New

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PLAY ONE OF HISTORY'S GREATEST BOARD GAMES - Hnefatafl, which translates as "King's Table," has been played for more than 1,600 years, far longer than chess.
GET HOOKED - Simple but subtle, once you start you can't stop.
EASY TO PLAY - Two ways to win: either the attackers (24 soldiers) capture the king, or the king (helped by his 12 soldiers) escapes to one of the corners
INCLUDES EVERYTHING YOU NEED - Comes with 37 resin playing pieces, each about 1.25" high, and a printed linen board about 11" square. Comes with instructions.
MAKES A GREAT GIFT - Perfect for that special person in your life who has a love for board games.

One of history's greatest board games, Hnefatafl(nef-ah-tah-fel), which translates as "King's Table," has been played for more than 1,600 years, far longer than chess. There are two ways to win: either the attackers (24 soldiers) capture the king, or the king (helped by his 12 soldiers) escapes to one of the corners. It's simple but subtle, and once you start playing, you're hooked. Game includes 37 resin playing pieces, each about 1 " high, and a printed linen board about 11" square. Comes with instructions. Ages 3 and up (small pieces). Imported.