Hnefatafl is a two-player abstract strategy game with historical roots in Viking culture, appealing to fans of traditional board games like chess. This medieval game was popular among Norse warriors and European fighters during the Dark Ages. The gameplay is asymmetric, meaning each player has a different objective—one controls the King and defenders, aiming to safely move the King off the board, while the other commands frost giants attempting to capture him. The set includes 37 faceted wooden pieces and a single-piece, hand-illustrated game board measuring 10.5 inches square. The board features artwork of the World Serpent and provides a smooth play surface without folds or creases. Suitable for ages 8 and up, the game comes with printed instructions, and a "How to Play" video is available for quick learning. Hnefatafl draws from a long tradition of strategy games and serves as a distinctive gift for enthusiasts of chess variants and unique board designs.