Tafl: viking chess
A Scandinavian strategy board game that was popular in the Middle Ages. In Scandinavian society, it was comparable to chess. The game has game variants that differ in: - board size: 7, 9, 11, 13 - victory conditions: bring the king to the edge or corner of the board. - king encirclement conditions: from two or four sides. - the number of attacking (black) and defending (white) pieces. You can play the game with artificial intelligence, with another person on one device, or with an opponent online in multiplayer mode. The attacking black pieces move first. Then the players move in turns. All pieces move vertically or horizontally to any num — Play Tafl: viking chess, a Puzzles game. Expect to solve clever puzzles, defend your base, plan tactics to win. Give it a try and see how far you can get! With its challenging strategy and historic roots, Tafl: Viking Chess is a game that requires patience, skill, and cunning. Can you outmaneuver your opponent and emerge victorious?
How to Play
As the defending player, your goal is to protect your king from capture by the attacking pieces. You can move your pieces vertically or horizontally to any adjacent square.
Controls
WASD to move, Space to pass turn
Tips & Strategies
- Block the attacking pieces' path to the king whenever possible
- Use your pieces to control the center of the board
- Protect your king's sides and corners from attack
