King’s Table

King's Table is a free browser strategy game inspired by tafl, the asymmetric Viking classic.

Choose your battle:

- Tafl: 11x11 board, king escapes by reaching a corner sanctuary

- Tablut: 9x9 board, king escapes by reaching any board edge

Ways to play:

- 2 Player on the same device

- Play Defenders against the AI

- Play Attackers against the AI

- Challenge AI levels from Scout to Odin

Why play this version:

- Free and playable in the browser

- Two variants in one build

- Local 2-player support

- Undo and replay tools

- Built-in rules reference

- Carved-board Nordic presentation

Rules at a glance:

- Pieces move like rooks in chess

- Defenders win by escaping with the king

- Attackers win by surrounding and capturing the king

- The king does not assist captures

- Defenders must break repetition loops

If you enjoy the game, buy me a grog and help fund multiplayer, new variants, art, and music:

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