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Viking Chess: Hnefatafl (King's Table) 11x11

Viking Chess: Hnefatafl (King's Table) 11x11

Regular price $31.99 USD
Regular price $40.24 USD Sale price $31.99 USD
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Game Board Material
Game Edition
Game Piece Style

Dimensions & Weight

Dimensions:

Standard: 10.75”x10.75”x1/8”
Special Edition: 11.5”x11.5”x1/8”

Weight in ounces: oz.

Weight in pounds: lbs.

Materials

Premium Laser-Engraved Engineered Plywood Board and Game Pieces
100% Jute Cotton Game Piece Bags
Polypropylene Game Case (Special Edition has 95% Polypropylene and 5% Polyethylene)
Certified Sustainably Sourced Cardstock Paper Instructions

Care Guide

Wipe clean with a damp cloth. Take care not to put too much pressure on board or it may split.

Small Children Caution

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Viking Chess: Hnefatafl (King's Table) 11x11
Original design by PNW
Modified by Twigpi

This beautiful game board made from premium wood is easy to learn, but challenging to ace! Hnefatafl (NEF-uh-TAH-ful), or "King's Table" is commonly called Tafl or Viking Chess, and is a game pre-dating Chess and is possibly the inspiration to Chess. The simple piece movements are easy to learn because all pieces except the king move like chess rooks: horizontally or vertically.

Featuring custom futhark alphabet inscriptions from different time periods, a personalized game piece bag with detailed game pieces, this board game will make a great gift for the strategist, the board game lover, the game collector, or person with a competitive spirit. Take advantage of the free personalization options to show your thoughtfulness for the receiver of this gift.

Whether playing in the game room, bedroom, living room, or outside, this game is sure to provide a quality one-on-one time between players ages 7 and up. This game contains small wooden pieces that can be swallowed, so it's not recommended around small children.

Comprehensive and easy-to-understand instructions are included with the game. It's very easy and quick to set up and learn. The game premise is: the king is defending against the surrounding invaders. The game ends when the king reaches an edge to escape or is surrounded and forced to surrender.

The game set comes with an engraved gameboard, game pieces, cotton pouch for pieces, game instructions, and game case. The Special Edition comes with an artwork insert.

The default game board is a premium walnut wood, with walnut and maple pieces for the opposing sides. Many options for choice of wood are available, such as Cherrywood, Maple, Ash, Bubinga, and Birch. If you'd like a particular wood that isn't displayed, or would like the game pieces to be made from different woods from the defaults, please message the seller so that it can be made available to you!

A limited edition artwork is available, which includes an insert of a 3d engraved depiction in chipboard of Viking ships on rough waters.

The game piece bag comes with a large letter/rune. If you'd like a particular letter/rune instead of a random one, please message the seller!

Viking Chessboard measurements: 10.75” Long, 10.75” Wide, and 1/8” Thick (Special Edition is slightly larger at approximately 11.5” Long, 11.5” Wide and 1/8" Thick). Game Pieces count: 38. Approximate set up time: 1-2 min. Suggested age is 7 and up. Cleaning instructions: Wipe clean with a damp cloth. Take care not to put too much pressure on board or it may split.

Worried about mishaps or unclear steps? Our seller offers free support if you get stuck, something is missing, and affordable replacements parts if a piece gets broken (or doesn't fit right). (Please note that this support is not necessarily offered for gameplay strategy advice.)

Where does the sword sticker on the case come from and where can you get it? Pirate Sticker sheets are available and they include the sword. Order them with the game to take advantage of shipping discounts.

Want to add your name somewhere? Or have initials engraved on the wall? If you wish to personalize a gift or mark a personal possession with your name, Laser Engraving is one of the best solutions. Tell the seller what you would like! You can communicate by using the contact link at the top, "Send a message" box at the bottom middle, or by emailing the seller at protogenesis@twigpi.com.

Discounted shipping is offered for orders containing more than one item from seller, and free domestic economy shipping is gifted on orders of 5 or more of any items from seller! It doesn't have to be 5 of the same item. To get the combined shipping prices, click add to cart and check out seller's other items. You should also be able to see other items by tapping the seller's name. Spending $75 or more in the shop? That also qualifies for free domestic shipping! Click add to cart and See seller's other items. You should also be able to see other items by tapping the store name at the top, P·R·O·T·O·G·E·N·E·S·I·S.

When you check out with multiple items in your cart, shipping discounts may apply. Please take advantage of this feature to save money.

If you would like an additional shipping option, such as faster expedited shipping or another particular choice, please message seller.

Volume pricing is available. This means buying more than one of a particular item gives you a hefty discount!

Do you need more of an item than is shown as available? Send a quick message to the seller who will accommodate your needs. Chances are decent that more can be stocked quickly for you.

Think a price should be better? Feel free to send an offer! The premium materials which go into the product are expensive, but the seller works hard to bring prices as low as possible. Using minimal or recyclable packaging for product and shipping is one way to keep prices lower and help reduce environment waste as well.

A portion of every sale goes to help the cause of pangolins, the world's most amazing animal, which is also the most trafficked mammal.

Personalization

Want to add your name somewhere? Or have initials engraved on the wall? If you wish to personalize a gift or mark a personal possession with your name, Laser Engraving is one of the best solutions. There's an option to personalize with laser engraving - just type in how you'd like your item personalized in the "Engraving Personalization" box above! If you unsure about how to go about your particular personalization need, just send a quick message to the seller who'd be happy to help you out.

Discounted Shipping

Discounted shipping is offered for orders containing more than one item from seller, and free domestic shipping is gifted on orders of 5 or more of any items from seller! They can be different items, too! Click add to cart and See seller's other items. You should also be able to see other items by tapping the store name at the top, P·R·O·T·O·G·E·N·E·S·I·S.

When you check out with multiple items in your cart, shipping discounts may apply. Please take advantage of this feature to save money.

Additional Shipping Options

The seller understands the importance of using the right carrier and time frame to fill a particular shipping need. If you would like an specific or additional shipping option that isn't already listed, please message seller so we can make it happen.

Volume Pricing

Volume pricing is available. This means buying more than one of a particular item gives you a sizeable discount!

Item Availability

Do you need more of an item than is shown as available? Send a quick message to the seller who will accommodate your needs. Chances are decent that more can be stocked quickly for you.

Send an offer

Think a price should be better? Feel free to send an offer! The premium materials which go into the product are expensive, but the seller works hard to bring prices as low as possible. Using minimal or recyclable packaging for product and shipping is one way to keep prices lower and help reduce environment waste as well.

Donation to Good Cause

A portion of every sale goes to help the cause of pangolins, the world's most amazing animal, which is also the most trafficked mammal in the world. Protogenesis is open to other opportunities to donate and serve the community. Feel free to send us a message with details about altruistic events that you are passionate about!

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What is Protogenesis?

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Here at P·R·O·T·O·G·E·N·E·S·I·S we encourage spontaneous, creative ideas that transform the dull and mundane in your day to day into something that gives continual, artistic fun or functional pizzaz.

What is a pangolin?

Pangolin are amazing mammals covered in keratin scales, the same material hair and fingernails are made of. They look similar in shape to anteaters, but are more closely related to dogs, cats, and bears! There are 8 species of pangolins worldwide, with 4 in Asia and 4 in Africa. Some live in trees and some live on the ground. Their scaly armor makes them impervious to all predators...except humans. All eight pangolin species are listed as vulnerable, endangered, or critically endangered due to poaching and trafficking by humans.

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Twigpi (pronounced twig-pie) started as my chosen screen name. Twig is a name and an acronym for That Which Is Good. I add the number Pi instead of traditional numerical digits since Twig is usually taken.

What is going on with your packaging? Why did my item arrive in an inside-out cereal box?

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4. It provides an inspiring example. It's really a small act on our part. It's not like we're making huge dent. But small things add up, and sometimes you can inspire others to act. When we come together, then we really start to make a difference.

Most people we've discussed this with have expressed gratitude and amazement about our upcycling initiative, so take it as a reasonable cost-saving measure that shows respect for the environment. As long as the packaging is adequate to protect the product inside, then we consider it a job well done!

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