Hnefatafl - Viking Chess Game

Name: Hnefatafl - Viking Chess Game
Rating: 4.50 (15 reviews)
Author: Dawikk

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Ancient Viking strategy board game. Learn, play vs AI or friends offline!

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Total installs: 1,216
Installs / day: +12
Rating: 4.5★
Released: 23 Sept 2025
Last update: 7 Oct 2026
Countries: —

Installs per day

gain of the exact counter

Lifetime avg ≈ 3/day (all installs ÷ days since release)

Daily tracking since 11 Oct 2026 · history grows every day

Install history

exact counter from Google Play

3dAll

Dashed: estimate from the release date (no daily data before 11 Oct 2026) · time axis compressed before that day

Daily tracking since 11 Oct 2026 · history grows every day

Change timeline

Full history

No changes recorded yet. We compare every crawl with the previous one and list title, icon, screenshots, description, version, price and availability changes here.

Country availability

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App manifest

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Data safety

declared by the developer on Google Play

Shares data with third parties App info and performance and Device or other IDs
Collects data App info and performance
Data is encrypted in transit
You can ask for your data to be deleted

This is the developer's own declaration, summarised from the Play listing. The permissions below show what the app is technically able to access.

Permissions

15 in 4 groups

5 Sensitive3 Notable7 Routine

What this app can do with your phone

Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storage
Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storage
Show its own windows or bubbles on top of other apps you are using

Photos/Media/FilesSensitive2

Access to photos, videos, music and other files stored on your device

Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storageread the contents of your USB storage · READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storagemodify or delete the contents of your USB storage · WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

StorageSensitive2

Access to files, photos and media saved on your phone's storage

Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storageread the contents of your USB storage · READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storagemodify or delete the contents of your USB storage · WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

Wi-Fi connection informationRoutine1

Access to details about Wi-Fi networks your device sees or uses

See whether Wi-Fi is on and details of the network you are connected toview Wi-Fi connections · ACCESS_WIFI_STATE

OtherSensitive10

Access to miscellaneous device features that don't fit other categories

Show its own windows or bubbles on top of other apps you are usingdraw over other apps · SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
Change volume and choose which speaker or headset plays soundchange your audio settings · MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
Start itself automatically as soon as your phone finishes turning onrun at startup · RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Keep your phone's processor or screen from going to sleep, which can use more batteryprevent device from sleeping · WAKE_LOCK
Check whether you are online and whether you use Wi-Fi or mobile dataview network connections · ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Connect to the internet to load content and send datafull network access · INTERNET
Make your phone vibratecontrol vibration · VIBRATE
Check with Google Play that you got this app legitimatelyGoogle Play license check · com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE
Read Google service settings stored on your deviceread Google service configuration · com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES
Receive push messages sent from the app's servers over the internetreceive data from Internet · com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE

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Sensitive = can reach personal data, location, camera/mic or act on your behalf. Notable = changes how your device behaves. Routine = normal for almost every app. Source: Google Play's permission list for all versions of this app.

Store listing

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Full description

Experience the ancient Norse board game that Vikings played over 1000 years ago! Hnefatafl (pronounced "nef-ah-tah-fel") is an asymmetric strategy game that predates chess, offering unique tactical gameplay where defenders protect their King while attackers try to capture him. 🎮 GAME FEATURES Learn Mode - 14 interactive tutorials teach you from basics to advanced strategies Play vs AI - Three difficulty levels: Easy, Medium, and Hard Pass & Play - Challenge friends on the same device Multiple Board Sizes - From quick 7×7 games (10 min) to epic 19×19 battles (40 min) 9 Variants - Including Brandubh, Tablut, Classic, Tawlbwrdd, and historical Linnaeus rules 🏛️ AUTHENTIC VARIANTS 7×7 Brandubh (Irish) 9×9 Tablut (Finnish/Sami) 11×11 Hnefatafl (Classic) 13×13 Parlett 15×15 Damien Walker 19×19 Alea Evangelii Historical Tablut with Linnaeus 1732 rules 📚 WHY PLAY HNEFATAFL? Asymmetric Gameplay - Defenders and Attackers have different objectives Deep Strategy - Simple rules, complex tactics Historical - Play the same game Vikings enjoyed Educational - Develop strategic thinking and planning skills No Internet Required - Play offline anytime 🎯 HOW TO WIN Defenders (Blue): Help the King escape to any corner Attackers (Red): Capture the King by surrounding him 🌟 PERFECT FOR Strategy game enthusiasts Chess and checkers players seeking new challenges History buffs and Viking culture fans Anyone who enjoys tactical board games Families looking for educational games 📱 OPTIMIZED EXPERIENCE Clean, modern interface Smooth animations Board notation display Move history and undo Captured pieces counter Tablet and phone support Master this ancient Viking strategy game that combines the tactical depth of chess with unique asymmetric gameplay.

What's new

What’s new: • A fresh Viking-forged look with a new side menu • Vetrnætr (Winter Nights) event: the Barrow board, a seasonal theme and Haugbúi, a seasonal opponent. Light lanterns to unlock them • Official rules for Copenhagen, Brandubh, Tablut, Foteviken and Alea Evangelii, with updated lessons. Saved games carry on • Stronger computer opponents and new puzzles, plus a daily puzzle • Try boards and pieces mid-game • Daily goals, reminders and a weekly league • Bug fixes and improvements

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