Hnefatafl Board Game: 7x7 square grid - historical Irish Brandub & modern Magpie game variants, Handcrafted Wooden Board Game – Customizable

This handcrafted wooden game features historically-inspired artwork burned into the wood surface by hand, and many custom options to make each board created a unique and functional work of art. Hnefatafl, the game of the Vikings, is a strategy board game that traveled with Scandinavian explorers, traders, and raiders alike, and was adopted by many of the cultures they encountered. It is reputed to be one of the oldest games in the world, with origins that can be traced back to a game called Petteia, played by the ancient Greeks. This variant of Hnefatafl, with a play grid of 7x7 squares, was well received by the ancient Irish populace, having been introduced by the Norse occupation of the isles during the early Viking Age. Hnefatafl is an intriguing way to learn strategy and tactics, as well as an excellent means to spend quality time with a friend or family member. Each board is created uniquely from the next, with heirloom potential, and sure to please players and collectors alike for decades to come.

• MADE TO ORDER
• HANDCRAFTED with pyrographed artwork
• LEAD TIME: 2-3 weeks (from time of purchase to shipping day; timeframes can be affected by workload, holidays, etc.)
• FREE SHIPPING for domestic U.S. orders
• WOOD TYPES AVAILABLE: cherry, maple
• EDGE STYLES AVAILABLE: burnt, carved, carved & charred, plain, rockface
• MEASUREMENTS: 11x11x1 inches [LxWxH]
• PLAYING PIECES: 13+ people peg-style pawns (storage bag included; extras provided in case of loss)
• ARTWORK AVAILABLE: 25 designs (sample chart included in Photos) - custom artwork requests always welcome!
• MATERIALS USED: cherry or maple hardwood, oil-based stain (for playing pieces), satin finish lacquer
• CUSTOMIZATIONS AVAILABLE: 250 possible custom variants - selectable artwork options, as well as wood type and edge finishing - custom option examples are displayed on charts located in the Photos.
• UPGRADES / ACCESSORIES:
‣Color Enhancements - add colorful details to your board:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/786439555/color-enhancements-upgrade-option-to
‣Laser-Engraved Inlays - add precise graphical elements to the playing grid:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/865368284/laser-engraved-inlays-upgrade-item-for
‣Laser-Engraved Playing Pieces - add another level of detail and personalization to your game:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1187194263/laser-engraved-game-pieces-upgrade-item
• OBJECT OF THE GAME: There are a great number of variants utilizing the tafl game mechanics; all ultimately derived from the original historical sources and found artefacts. All the Hnefatafl variants are 2-player abstract strategy games, with opposing sides that are uneven in number. One player plays the King and his Defenders, the other plays the surrounding Attackers. The King, aided by his Defenders, must escape from his starting position in the center of the board to one of the four corner squares, or any square along the outside perimeter (according to the rules variant being played). The Attackers must capture the King, typically by flanking the piece on 2 opposing sides, though some variant rules have other conditions for doing so. This board game will come with artwork denoting the opening positions for two game variants that can be played on this size grid; historical “Brandub” and modern “Magpie”, but other variants and even house rules games can be adapted easily. A rules pamphlet with both historical and modern rules variants for 7x7 Hnefatafl is included with the game.

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PLEASE NOTE: All my items are crafted by me, in my home studio and workshop. I am a one-man show, with no ‘production partners’ to help mass-produce any item (though I will source pawns, etc. from quality reputable dealers). Be assured that when you buy an item from me, you are getting a distinctive creation from the original maker. Given the inherent nature of the handcrafted work, time frames for more complex creations, whether the complexity is the art, the build, or a combination of both, can be extensive. Please be patient; I communicate and update customers regularly with the status of their unique creation(s).