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Hnefatafl — the ancient Norse strategy game. Escape with the king, or close the trap. Free, vs the computer or a friend, no signup.

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What is Viking Chess? An asymmetric 1v1 board game from the Viking age. The defenders guard a king trying to reach the board's edge; the attackers, twice as many, try to surround and capture him first. Simple rules, deep tactics.

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Three classic variants — pick a size and play.

Hnefatafl

11×11

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Tablut

9×9

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Brandubh

7×7

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