Tafl: viking chess
FAQ
What is Tafl: Viking Chess?
Tafl: Viking Chess is a Scandinavian strategy board game similar to chess, popular during the Middle Ages. It features different game variants based on board size, victory conditions, king encirclement, and piece numbers.
How is Tafl: Viking Chess played?
Tafl: Viking Chess is played with black attacking pieces moving first, followed by white defending pieces, in a turn-based fashion. Pieces move vertically or horizontally to any number of adjacent spaces.
What are the victory conditions in Tafl: Viking Chess?
To win, players can either bring the king to the edge or corner of the board, or achieve encirclement of the king by two or four sides, depending on the variant played.
Can Tafl: Viking Chess be played against AI, other players, or online?
Yes, Tafl: Viking Chess can be played against AI, with another player on the same device, or in multiplayer mode with opponents online.
What are the game variants of Tafl: Viking Chess?
Tafl: Viking Chess offers variants based on the board size (7, 9, 11, 13 squares), the number of attacking and defending pieces, and the conditions for winning (king's escape or encirclement).