Tafl: viking chess

Tafl: Viking Chess is a Scandinavian strategy board game rooted in medieval history, where players take on the roles of attackers and defenders in a battle of tactics. The game challenges you to think carefully about movement and positioning as you aim to either capture the king or escape with him, depending on your side.

How to Play Tafl: Viking Chess

• Choose your variant based on board size (7, 9, 11, or 13 squares) and victory conditions, such as bringing the king to the edge or corner of the board.
• Play with either artificial intelligence, another person on the same device, or an online opponent in multiplayer mode.
• The attacking black pieces move first, followed by turns for each player.
• All pieces move vertically or horizontally to any number of unoccupied spaces.
• The game involves strategic planning to surround the opposing king from either two or four sides, depending on the variant.
• Victory is achieved either by successfully escorting the king to the specified escape points or by encircling the king completely.

Controls

The game features smooth and intuitive controls. The specific control scheme is displayed at the start of the game for the best experience.

Tips for Tafl: Viking Chess

• Pay close attention to the number of attacking and defending pieces; adjusting strategies accordingly can turn the tide.
• Consider the different victory conditions and plan your moves around either guiding the king to the edge or corner, or blocking his escape completely.
• Use the variable board sizes to practice different levels of complexity and develop a flexible strategic approach.
• Keep track of whether the goal is to encircle the king from two or four sides, as this influences how you position your pieces.