Hnefatafl Magpie Viking Chess ancient historic board game in faux leather pouch

Description: Hnefatafl, also known as The Viking Game, The King's Table or Tafl, is a two-player games where the opposing sides are not equal in number, in one word, asymmetrical. The defending side has 4 soldiers and a king, who start the game in a cross formation in the center of the board. Their objective is for the king to escape by reaching any of the four corner squares. The attackers have 8 soldiers positioned in four groups of 2 around the board. All pieces, except the King, move like the Rook in chess and pieces are taken by "sandwiching" i.e. moving your piece so that an opponent's piece is trapped horizontally or vertically between two of yours.One of the oldest games in the world, traced in various versions to the Vikings, Welsh, Saxons, and Irish. The origins of this game can be traced through Petteia, played by the Romans, to the even older versions played by the Ancient Greeks and Egyptians.This 7x7 board is called Hnefatafl Magpie and it is the most compact variation of the game. It is one of the best intellectual games for kids and adults. Easy to learn! A great present for any occasion. The board games we make are engraved onto faux leather and reinforced with stainless steel eyelets. Easy to transport, pull the cord and the game is packed and ready to go! You may take our games to go while traveling or visiting. When packed, our games don't take up much space, so you may take your board game collection with you easily! What you get, is the full game, with the 13 glass beads (+1 for replacement) and english rules. WARNING: Not suitable for children under 3 years of age. Contains small parts which may create a choking hazard, therefore adult supervision is required. The leather pouch has a diameter of 22.5 cm when fully spread out.

Price: 19 USD

Location: Athens, Attica

End Time: 2025-01-03T13:08:09.000Z

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