Hnefatafl: The King's Table

An ancient strategy game, brought to life for iPad. Challenge mythic rivals, share the board with a friend, and earn treasures through play.

A king surrounded. A handful of loyal guards. An army closing in.

Discover Hnefatafl, a member of the ancient tafl family of strategy games, in a Norse-inspired setting made for iPad. Defend the king and escape, or command the raiders and close the siege.

THREE WAYS TO PLAY Choose 11×11 Fetlar-style Hnefatafl, compact 7×7 Brandubh, or 9×9 Tablut. An in-game guide explains each version, with source references and the app’s automatic repetition and draw rules.

MYTHIC RIVALS OR A FRIEND Play five offline AI opponents, from playful Ratatoskr to thoughtful Odin. Each has expressive portraits and original dialogue. Or choose pass-and-play for two people on one iPad. Choose a personal portrait for your player, or a separate champion for each local player.

TREASURES EARNED AT THE TABLE Unlock five additional Norse backgrounds, four additional piece sets and four player portraits through thirteen achievements. Eight player portraits are available from the start. The ultimate prize, Odin’s Hoard, demands six distinct victories against Odin without undo. Preview every reward and track your progress in Achievements.

A QUIET MOMENT FOR STRATEGY Enjoy original ambient music, carved board artwork, undo, and automatic local save/resume. Adjust music, effects and motion in Settings.

One purchase. No ads, subscriptions or in-app purchases. Gameplay works offline. Saves and achievements stay on your device, with no in-game cloud sync. Designed for iPad in portrait and landscape.

These rules are modern variants and historical reconstructions; surviving tafl traditions differ.