{"title":"Viking Game","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"the-viking-game-board","title":"The Viking Chess Board","description":"\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCommissioned specially for The Regency Chess Co.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBeautifully crafted in Spain.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHigh-quality sycamore veneer.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eScreen-printed playing surface.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e12-inch board.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommissioned by the reputable game board artisan \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.rechapadosferrer.com\/en\/index.html\"\u003eRechapados Ferrer of Spain\u003c\/a\u003e, this superbly crafted wooden game board is a great new addition to our comprehensive range. The quality sycamore veneer has a screen-printed playing surface, with the traditional Celtic\/Viking knotwork and scrollwork around the border, making this a perfect companion for our hugely popular \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hnefatafl-the-viking-game\"\u003eViking Game\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note that the linen board is not included and is shown for illustration purposes only.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rechapados Ferrer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48116784955734,"sku":"RCB130","price":71.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0828\/5166\/0118\/files\/RCB130.jpg?v=1736744358"},{"product_id":"hnefatafl-the-viking-game-deluxe-edition","title":"Hnefatafl - The Viking Game Deluxe Edition","description":"\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMade in the UK.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e1 white king.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e12 white defenders.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e24 dark attackers.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLinen playing surface.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRules and historical information leaflet.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeluxe 12-inch wooden board.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eExplore the ancient Viking Game of Hnefatafl with our premium sycamore board by Rechapados Ferrer, a beautifully crafted twist on a timeless strategic classic.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Viking Game, also known as Hnefatafl, The King's Table or simply\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tafl_games\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTafl\u003c\/a\u003e, is one of those rare games with two unequal sides.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe attacking side is positioned around the border and comprises 24 attackers in four groups of 6. All pieces move like the rook in chess, and pieces are captured by \"sandwiching\", i.e. moving a piece so that your opponent's piece is trapped horizontally or vertically between two of yours.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe game starts with the defending team in a cross formation in the center of the board. This team comprises 12 soldiers and a king. Their objective is for the king to escape by reaching any of the four corner squares. There is a huge amount of information available online about Hnefatafl, including many rule variations that are worth experimenting with. Whichever way you play, it's a great game.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Regency Chess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52803680272726,"sku":"RCPB496","price":138.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0828\/5166\/0118\/files\/RCPB496.jpg?v=1773314133"},{"product_id":"hnefatafl-the-viking-game-cardinal-deluxe-edition","title":"Hnefatafl - The Viking Game: Cardinal Deluxe Edition","description":"\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMade in the UK.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e1 cream king.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e12 cream defenders.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e24 red attackers.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLinen playing surface.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRules and historical information leaflet.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeluxe 12-inch Spanish wooden board.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Viking Game, also known as Hnefatafl, The King's Table, or simply\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tafl_games\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTafl\u003c\/a\u003e, is one of those rare games with two unequal sides.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePositioned around the border, the attacking side (red) comprises 24 infantry in four groups of 6. All pieces move like the rook in chess, and pieces are captured by \"sandwiching,\" that is, by moving a piece so that your opponent's piece is trapped horizontally or vertically between two of yours.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe game starts with the defending side (cream) in a cross formation in the center of the board. This side comprises 12 soldiers and a king. Their objective is for the king to escape by reaching any of the four corner squares. There is extensive information available online about Hnefatafl, including many rule variations worth experimenting with.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Regency Chess Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52803719168342,"sku":"RCPB558","price":138.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0828\/5166\/0118\/files\/RCPB558.jpg?v=1773315101"},{"product_id":"hnefatafl-the-viking-game-cardinal-edition","title":"Hnefatafl - The Viking Game Cardinal Edition","description":"\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e1 white king.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e12 white defenders.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e24 red attackers.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eScreen-printed linen playing surface.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRules and historical information leaflet.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGift box presentation.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMade in the UK.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eA stunning red version of this classic game, presented with crushed stone resin pieces, a cloth board, and a lovely presentation box.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe attacking side is positioned around the border and comprises 24 infantry in four groups of 6 (red pieces). All pieces move like the rook in chess, and pieces are captured by \"sandwiching,\" that is, moving a piece so that your opponent's piece is trapped horizontally or vertically between two of yours.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe game starts with the defending (white) team in a cross formation in the center of the board. This team comprises twelve soldiers and a king. Their objective is for the king to escape by reaching any of the four corner squares.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThere is abundant information available on the internet about Hnefatafl, including many rule variations that are worth experimenting with. Whichever way you play, it’s a great game and an ideal gift.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis Hnefatafl set brings to mind the famous Isle of Lewis, and with the board printed on woven textile, there is a nice medieval feel to the set. Most pieces found to date are a bit more basic in design than this, giving evidence of just how popular the game was among ordinary people who could not indulge in the finer things in life.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA couple of years ago, we commissioned our Spanish friends Rechapados Ferrer to create a wonderful wooden version of the board. Like its bronze cousin, we have matched this cardinal edition with this stunning board to create a deluxe version of the game.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Regency Chess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53528149590358,"sku":"RCGF12","price":45.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0828\/5166\/0118\/files\/RCGF12.jpg?v=1778246229"},{"product_id":"hnefatafl-the-viking-game","title":"Hnefatafl - The Viking Game","description":"\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresented in a gift box.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMade in the UK.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e1 white king.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e12 white defenders.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e24 dark attackers.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLinen playing surface.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRules and historical information leaflet.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Viking Game, also known as Hnefatafl, The King's Table, or simply Tafl, is one of those rare games with two unequal sides.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe attacking side is positioned around the border and comprises 24 infantry, arranged in four groups of 6. All pieces move like the rook in chess, and pieces are captured by \"sandwiching,\" that is, moving a piece so that your opponent's piece is trapped horizontally or vertically between two of yours.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe game starts with the defending team in a cross formation in the center of the board. This team comprises 12 soldiers and a king. Their objective is for the king to escape by reaching any of the four corner squares. An abundance of information is available online about Hnefatafl, including many rule variations worth experimenting with. Whichever way you play, it's a great game and an ideal gift.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis Hnefatafl set brings to mind the famous Isle of Lewis, and with the \"board\" printed on woven textile, there is a nice medieval feel to the set. Most pieces found to date are more basic in design than this, giving evidence of just how popular the game was among ordinary people who could not indulge in the finer things in life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Regency Chess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53528675385686,"sku":"RCGF4","price":49.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0828\/5166\/0118\/files\/RCGF4.jpg?v=1778247883"}],"url":"https:\/\/regencychess.com\/collections\/viking-game.oembed","provider":"The Regency Chess Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}