Hnefatafl is free to play in the browser on V5 Games with no download, no install, and no account required.

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Hnefatafl

Vikings chase one king across a fortress board.

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How to play

How to play Hnefatafl

Play Hnefatafl free online. The Viking king hunt game: your king has escaped the middle, the attackers hunt it down while the defenders block every road, throw the dice and try to run the king to the corner throne and safety.

Select a legal square or piece with a click or tap. Keyboard navigation is available on supported boards.

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Why players come back to Hnefatafl

Play against the AI or share the board locally. Change openings and defensive plans to keep each match distinct.

Quick strategy

Hnefatafl strategy

Look one move beyond the obvious play and compare threats, blocks, and control of the centre.

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