Description
- FIGHT FOR YOUR KING- 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 and perhaps lead your army to victory.
- VIKING GAME- Hnefatafl is the historic Viking game of wisdom, strategy and military intelligence. Unlike most games youve played in the past, the 37 Hnefatafl pieces are not divided equally, as life and war are not often fair. Test your wits with a two player abstract strategy game for fans of traditional board games like chess.
- VIKING CHESS- Hnefatafl is one of the oldest games in history, nearly contemporary with the invention of chess. It is a game of strategy and cunning, in which two players pursue distinct goals: the defenders attempt to escort their king off the battlefield, while the attackers seek to capture the king!
- EDUCATIONAL GAME- Did you know that playing board games can teach important social skills like verbal communication, being patient, sharing, taking turns and enjoying interactions with others? Games like Hnefatafl foster the ability to focus and lengthens the players attention span. Playing games is an easy and excellent way to spend unhurried, enjoyable time together. They are also rich in learning opportunities.
- ENCOURAGES COOPERATIVE PLAY- Multiplayer games can promote interpersonal communication and relationships. The key to winning the game is good collaboration between players. Chess game teaches restraint and cooperation, and it engages more areas of the brain and may even produce physical changes.
Hnefatafl Viking Game Chess Set, Authentic Traditional Two-Player Strategy Board Game, Classic Historic European Tabletop Asymmetric War Game
FIGHT FOR YOUR KING- 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 and perhaps lead your army to victory.
Specification:
Checkerboard size: 8.668.66 inch / 2222 cm
Material: leather, epoxy resin, poly stone, linen, paper
Including all 37 pieces and a leather chessboard