Hnefatafl - Viking Strategy Game
Artist: Ted Branton - Calgary Alberta
Artist’s Statement: Hnefatafl is an ancient strategy game, played in northern Europe, that was supplanted by Chess in the 12th century. It involves two armies of unequal numbers. The goal is for the King to escape from his throne (centre tile) via one of the special corner tiles, while avoiding capture.
Size: 15in x 15in x 3in
Materials: Maple, Walnut, Baltic Birch Plywood