Reconstructing an early 12th century board game (chess and hnefatafl)

Jun 5, 2019 - Now, here's an exciting project!  I wanted to do something cool for a couple friends of mine, known in the SCA as Garick and Yasamin, when they were crowned King and Queen of the Outlands in November 2012. While researching hnefatafl I came across a passage in Króka-Refs saga that resonated with me. It involves…

Viking Chess: History of Hnefatafl / Tafl and Isle of Lewis Chess Set – Sons of Vikings

VIDEO: See the board games Vikings used to keep their minds sharp

Reconstructing an early 12th century board game (chess and hnefatafl)

How to play Viking Chess (Hnefatafl)

VIDEO: See the board games Vikings used to keep their minds sharp

VIDEO: See the board games Vikings used to keep their minds sharp

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Many forms of chess existed in the ancient world. In this light, is it fair to completely attribute the invention of chess to ancient India? - Quora

Two people play an ancient board game Mill. Reconstruction of entertainment and leisure in the old days. Vintage intellectual game for two players Stock Photo - Alamy