--- product_id: 29290194 title: "National Museum of Scotland The Viking Game (Hnefatafl)" brand: "the regency chess company" price: "292245₫" currency: VND in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.vn/products/29290194-national-museum-of-scotland-the-viking-game-hnefatafl store_origin: VN region: Vietnam --- # White pieces Dark pieces Linen surface National Museum of Scotland The Viking Game (Hnefatafl) **Brand:** the regency chess company **Price:** 292245₫ **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > ⚔️ Conquer the board, embrace the legacy! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** National Museum of Scotland The Viking Game (Hnefatafl) by the regency chess company - **How much does it cost?** 292245₫ with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vn](https://www.desertcart.vn/products/29290194-national-museum-of-scotland-the-viking-game-hnefatafl) ## Best For - the regency chess company enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted the regency chess company brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Aesthetic Appeal:** Elegant design reminiscent of the Isle of Lewis pieces, a stunning addition to any game collection. - • **Crafted with Care:** Handmade in the UK, ensuring quality and authenticity. - • **Gift-Ready Presentation:** Comes beautifully packaged, perfect for gifting to fellow game enthusiasts. - • **Rich Historical Context:** Includes rules and fascinating historical facts to enhance your gameplay experience. - • **Unleash Your Inner Strategist:** Engage in a timeless battle of wits with this classic Viking game. ## Overview The National Museum of Scotland's Viking Game (Hnefatafl) features beautifully crafted white and dark pieces, a luxurious linen playing surface, and comes complete with rules and historical insights, all presented in exquisite gift packaging. Handmade in the UK, it's the perfect gift for history buffs and game lovers alike. ## Description Product description THE GAME This version of the Viking Board Game product has been made in England by the National Museum of Scotland, it is presented perfectly. A great game and an ideal gift. The Viking Board Game, also known as Hnefatafl, The King's Table or simply Tafl, is one of those rare games with two unequal sides. Positioned around the border, the attacking side is comprised of 24 infantry in four groups of 6. All pieces move like the Rook in chess and pieces are captured by "sandwiching" i.e. moving a piece so that an opponent's piece is trapped horizontally or vertically between two of yours. Starting the game in a cross formation in the center of the board, the defending team comprises twelve soldiers and a king. Their objective is for the king to escape by reaching any of the four corner squares. There is an array of information available on the Internet about Hnefatafl, including many rule variations that are worth experimenting with. THE HISTORY M ost popular during the Dark Ages in Northern Europe, the game ranks as one of history's greatest board games. As early as AD400 the game was popular in Viking homes and carried to the lands they overthrew. The attacking force has the advantage at the start of each game, most likely mimicking the success of these Viking raids. The king is another cultural indication of the Viking chiefs' presence in battle. The game was developed over the years and different versions have been found on archaeology sites. Hnefatafl literally means Kings Table and manuscripts revealed how to play the game properly. There is no doubt that various types of board and pieces, along with different versions of rules, existed at different times and places. Its popularity declined in the 11th century with the rising popularity of the chess set. This Hnefatafl set is reminiscent of the famous Isle Of Lewis and the "board" is printed on woven textile, giving a nice medieval feel to the set. Most pieces found to date are more basic in design than this, revealing how popular the game was among ordinary people who could not indulge in the finer things in life. OBJECTIVES Attackers : Capture the king. Defenders : Escort the king to any corner. SETUP: Attackers On each side of the board, place 6 of the dark pieces, on the marked squares. SETUP: Defenders Place the king in the centre. Place the 12 light pieces on the marked squares around the king. MOVEMENT Each piece can move up, down or to the side, but not diagonal. One at a time, one player at a time. HOW TO WIN Defenders win by escorting the king to any corner Attackers win by surrounding the king all 4 sides Review: My 21 year old son and his friends all love it as does my 9yr. Old nephew and his chess team friends - This is my second time gifting it to someone. It is a hit again and I purchased it although it has doubled in price. It's a truly quality game and seems to keep people interested in playing repeatedly. Great buy. Highly recommended for chess players and Viking lovers both. Review: Hefty, stone-like counters; fine, woven linen cloth playing surface - The game pieces, or counters, have a smooth, hard, cool surface and are stone-like, having satisfying heft. They have minute detail, as if carved. None came broken or in any way deformed. And I think that the woven linen cloth is reminiscent of something that could have been transported w/ frequency, as one would expect from itinerant Medieval people, traders or warriors. And the directions of play for this game are the most complete and detailed that I've read yet, including those in the two common books on the subject. In every respect - counters, playing surface, and written directions - this is a high-quality product, and well worth the cost. I'm very satisfied w/ this, and pleasantly surprised: many of the reviews that I've read here are quite misleading and don't do justice to the maker. ## Features - White and dark pieces reminiscent of the Isle of Lewis pieces - Linen playing surface - Rules and Historical facts information - Presented in gift packaging - Hand made in the UK - A lovely gift ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B016S7RK24 | | Are Batteries Required | No | | Best Sellers Rank | #1,205,401 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #30,111 in Board Games (Toys & Games) | | Brand Name | The Regency Chess Company | | CPSIA Cautionary Statement | Choking Hazard - Small Parts | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 308 Reviews | | Genre | Strategy | | Is Assembly Required | No | | Item Dimensions | 11.42 x 11.42 x 0.04 inches | | Manufacturer | National Museum of Scotland | | Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 72.00 | | Manufacturer Part Number | NMS013 | | Material Type | Linen, Plastic | | Model Number | NMS013 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Players | 2 | | Theme | History | | UPC | 741414394216 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Images ![National Museum of Scotland The Viking Game (Hnefatafl) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Lz0ovTXeL.jpg) ![National Museum of Scotland The Viking Game (Hnefatafl) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61oTpoL82cL.jpg) ![National Museum of Scotland The Viking Game (Hnefatafl) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61pdvlhGcXL.jpg) ![National Museum of Scotland The Viking Game (Hnefatafl) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/617BgLozFmL.jpg) ![National Museum of Scotland The Viking Game (Hnefatafl) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51HE84wR4YL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My 21 year old son and his friends all love it as does my 9yr. Old nephew and his chess team friends *by J***O on March 17, 2018* This is my second time gifting it to someone. It is a hit again and I purchased it although it has doubled in price. It's a truly quality game and seems to keep people interested in playing repeatedly. Great buy. Highly recommended for chess players and Viking lovers both. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hefty, stone-like counters; fine, woven linen cloth playing surface *by W***N on October 27, 2020* The game pieces, or counters, have a smooth, hard, cool surface and are stone-like, having satisfying heft. They have minute detail, as if carved. None came broken or in any way deformed. And I think that the woven linen cloth is reminiscent of something that could have been transported w/ frequency, as one would expect from itinerant Medieval people, traders or warriors. And the directions of play for this game are the most complete and detailed that I've read yet, including those in the two common books on the subject. In every respect - counters, playing surface, and written directions - this is a high-quality product, and well worth the cost. I'm very satisfied w/ this, and pleasantly surprised: many of the reviews that I've read here are quite misleading and don't do justice to the maker. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good, but had a chipped piece. *by W***. on January 3, 2019* It would be 5 stars, but one of the pieces came chipped. If I can get a new piece, it will be 5 stars. 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