Tafl Throne Breakers

A Game Rooted In History

Tafl style games originated in north western Europe and were popular with the Vikings who took the game from the snowy forests of Lapland to the lush green coastline of Ireland and every where in between. Along the way they invented multiple variations of the game but kept the same core mechanic throughout.

The Jarl and their loyal defenders start in the centre of the board and are surrounded by a larger force of attackers. The attackers must capture the Jarl before they escape the board. The moves are simple to learn but devilishly difficult to master where one mistake from either side can often be their last!

Compete For The Top Spot

With an ELO style points system in place play against opponents from all over the world, either locally or online. Participating in regular events and tournaments will earn you points and rewards allowing you to determine who really is the best player in the world.

Explore The World of the Vikings

Single player narrative campaigns will guide you through tales of cunning and exploration as you encounter multiple variations of tafl games across north-western Europe, from the snowy forests of Lapland to the lush coasts of Ireland.

Have It Your Way

Customise your appearance by choosing from a variety of different options for your pieces and your avatar, allowing you to stand out from the crowd. You can even choose what environment you would like to play in, what the board should look like and which pieces you will use.

Join The Community

With Discord integrated within the game itself communicate with your peers seamlessly - make friends, challenge opponents, share winning strategies and more.

Support The Next Generation and Protect Players Worldwide

Some of the artwork has been provided by students of Sheffield Hallam University keen to get into the games industry. By supporting this game you are validating the hard work provided by them as they venture into exciting new careers. You can check out their portfolios in the credits from within the game.

This game is also providing valuable research data for a study into ethical engagement and retention in collaboration with Intelligent Games and Game Intelligence (iGGi) and the University of York. Design suggestions provided for this game will hopefully lead the industry into ways that will find the right balance of providing engaging moments for gamers without resorting to predatory measures.