NEF

An variation of an ancient viking game called Hnefatafl  (nef-a-ta-full) 
Instead of an 11x11 board this one uses a 9x9 board with a reduced amount of pieces. There are 5 King spaces which only the King can enter these areas. 
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RULES AND OBJECTIVES:

  • The outer army consists of 4 Berserkers and 16 Valkyries.

  • The inner army consists of 4 Berserkers and 8 Valkyries.

  • Players attempt to surround enemy pieces to kill them.

  • Players can pass between two enemies without being removed.

  • Repeating sequences of moves are not allowed. If the same position occurs three times, with the same player to move, he must vary his attack.

  • Friendly units count towards blocking friendly units.

  • If the player without a King has 3 pieces or less , he gains the ability to surround the king on only two sides.  

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WIN CONDITION:

  • Get the King to one of the four corners or kill the King for the opponent. ​

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BOARD SETUP

  • See the special board setup below

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PIECE RULES​
Q

VIKING KING

1

  • Viking King can move unlimited spaces in a straight line.

  • Stops at enemy or friendly units

  • Has to be surround by 4 sides by either 4 enemies or 3 enemies and one King square.

J

VALKYRIE

6

  • Valkyrie can move unlimited spaces in a straight line.

  • Stops at enemy or friendly units

  • Can not enter a King space

  • Must surround enemy Valkyries from two sides.

  • Must surround the King and Berserkers from all four sides.

LE

BERSERKER

5

  • Berserker can move unlimited spaces in a straight line.

  • Stops at enemy or friendly units

  • Can not enter a King space

  • Must surround enemy Valkyries and Berserkers from two sides.

  • Must surround the King from all four sides.

  • Berserkers must be surrounded by 4 Valkyries to be removed.