Configurable Hnefatafl / Tafl

A standalone browser game with a standard 11×11 preset, a custom 7×7 preset, and rule toggles for experimenting with variant play.

Rule Presets

Player Mode

Players

Human side

Computer move delay

Board and Setup

Board size

Starting layout

Attackers move first

Restricted Squares

Centre square is restricted

Corners are restricted

Only king may occupy centre

Only king may occupy corners

Attackers may pass through centre

Defenders may pass through centre

Escape and Capture

King escape

Multiple captures per move

Centre acts as king-side capture support

Centre acts as attacker capture support

Corners act as capture support

Corners support active mover only

Corners may assist king capture

Board edge acts as capture support

King Capture

King capture mode

Centre protects king

King can be captured on edge by available sides

Optional Rules

No legal moves means loss

Threefold repetition is a draw

Shieldwall capture placeholder

Exit-fort victory placeholder

Encirclement victory placeholder

The Copenhagen-style options are exposed in the panel, but this standalone version implements core tafl movement, ordinary capture, custom centre/corner capture support, king escape, king capture, no-move loss, and threefold repetition. Shieldwall, exit-fort, and encirclement are marked as placeholders for later expansion.

RulesetCustom 7×7

ModeTwo players

TurnAttackers

CapturedA: 0 · D: 0

Move1

Select a piece to begin.

Configurable Hnefatafl / Tafl

Active Rules Summary

Move History