Currently, Taflheim doesn’t have built-in matchmaking. Instead, you can share an invite link with friends, or find opponents directly in our Discord community. Many players there are happy to jump into a match, so it’s the best place to challenge someone new.
Hnefatafl is a Viking-era strategy board game, sometimes called the “Viking chess.” One player controls the king and defenders, trying to escape to the corners, while the other commands the attackers, aiming to capture the king. The game is easy to learn but offers deep strategy, similar to chess or checkers.
Right now we use the Copenhagen ruleset, one of the most balanced and competitive modern versions of Hnefatafl. It includes mechanics like shield wall captures and edge fort, keeping the game fair and exciting.
Yes! Taflheim is completely free to play. You don’t need an account to start. An account just helps you save progress and track your stats, but you can play casually without one.