A premium Hnefatafl strategic board game inspired by the original Viking game.
 
Game set features 37 intricate pieces carved from dark wood with gold details (24 attackers and a king with 12 defenders) and a leather board along with an octangular stand crafted from dark wood decorated with gold dragon knot motifs. Included in the set is a booklet detailing the rules of the game.
 
Hnefatafl, also known as The Viking Game, Tafl, or The King's Table, is a strategic board game which has been played for hundreds of years, peaking in popularity during the Dark Ages in Northern Europe. Over the centuries the game developed, and archaeologists have discovered differing versions. Hnefatafl was last recorded as being played in Wales in 1587 and in Lapland in 1723.
 
The rules of Hnefatafl are simple yet entertaining; the king is placed in the centre of the playing board encircled by his defenders. Around the outside of the board, attackers are positioned with the aim of taking the king.

Board: H5.5 x Dia.37cm; Pieces: H4-5 x W0.7 x L1.5cm
 
An exquisite gift for board game for those thriving for a new challenge.