Description of the Product Hnefatafl (ˈne-fə-taː-f(ə)l) is a simple game of strategy, that has been popular since 400 AD especially in Scandinavia. The name roughly translates as “The King's Table”, recalling a time of the powerful Viking jarls and their battling armies. Since it´s day of origin, Hnefatafl has stood the test of time as a great game for all the family. This high quality Hnefatafl set contains 37 playing pieces; consisting of 1 king, 12 defenders and 24 attackers in two different coloured designs. The set also includes a natural linen playing board, and playing rules in English, Norwegian, Spanish, French, German & Japanese. Channel your inner Viking chief and put your warmongering skills to the test with this Nordic inspired set! Full set of playing pieces, game mat and instructions for the game of Hnefatafl Each chess piece has been finely sculpted in polyresin Natural linen playing board (29 x 29 cm) Playing pieces are approximately 30 mm tall Box dimensions: 30,5 x 16 x 5 cm Excellent for collectors of historical memorabilia, for decoration and as a gift
