Hnefatafl (Viking Chess)

A hnefatafl Board and pieces, with optional Magnetic Pieces and Swap-able tile board to play/create different Talf variants Suggested Rules - Fetlar VariantThe Fetlar variant, originating in the Shetland Islands, has gained popularity as the format for an annual hnefatafl tournament held since 2008.SetupDefenders - Place the king on the central square, surrounded by his defenders on the squares sharing the same color.Attackers - Position the attackers on the squares sharing the same color.MovementThe attackers move firstAll pieces move along rows or columns any number of spaces, but cannot jump over or land on other pieces. (like a Rook in Chess)Only the king may occupy the central square or any of the corner squares.CapturingA piece is captured by sandwiching it between two of your own pieces on opposite sides along a row or column. The captured piece is immediately removed from the board.It is possible to capture multiple pieces in a single move; all such pieces are removed at once.A