About the game
A browser adaptation by Zarocer.
Hnefatafl turns an unequal army into a tense escape problem. On this 11×11 Fetlar board, 24 attackers face twelve defenders and an armed king. The king wins by reaching a corner; attackers win by capturing him or closing a ring around every defender. Choose either side against three computer levels or play locally with another person. Coordinate hints, keyboard navigation and optional board enlargement support careful moves. Continue game restores an active local match and its recent undo history.
Controls
Click or tap to select and move; arrow keys navigate squares. Enter or Space selects; H hints and Z undoes. Continue game restores an active match; Enlarge board allows scrolling.
How to play
Choose a mode, side and difficulty, then start. Attackers move first. Select a piece and a marked square to slide horizontally or vertically without jumping. Defenders open a corner route for the king; attackers coordinate captures and block escape paths. Enlarge board provides larger squares and horizontal scrolling.
Modes and local progress
ZAROCER opens this build in English. Progress and records stay in this browser when storage is available. Use native continuation controls after reloading. Clearing site data can remove saves. Pause, Theater and Fullscreen preserve one game instance.
Hnefatafl gameplay screenshots
