Hnefatafl Support

Questions, problems or ideas? We are here to help.

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The fastest way to reach us is by email. We read every message.

dawikk.apps@gmail.com

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I play Hnefatafl?

Open the app and choose Learn to Play. It contains 14 interactive lessons that take you from the basic rules to advanced strategies, with practice on a real board. Your progress is saved automatically.

What are the rules of the game?

The attackers (the larger army) try to capture the king by surrounding him, while the defenders try to help the king escape. Pieces move like rooks in chess — any number of empty squares horizontally or vertically — and are captured by being sandwiched between two enemy pieces. Exact victory conditions differ per board variant and are described in the Learn mode and in the in-game rules screen.

Which board variants are available?

Nine historical variants: Brandubh (7×7), Tablut (9×9), Classic, Line, Tawlbwrdd and Lewis (11×11), Parlett (13×13), Walker (15×15) and Alea Evangelii (19×19). You can pick the variant when starting a new game.

Do I need an internet connection?

No. All game modes — Learn to Play, Two Players and Play vs AI — work fully offline. An internet connection is only used to display ads.

Do I need an account to play?

No account and no registration are required. Your progress and settings are stored locally on your device.

The app crashes, freezes or a move is not accepted. What should I do?

First try closing and reopening the app, and make sure you are running the latest version from the App Store or Google Play. If the problem persists, email us at dawikk.apps@gmail.com with the details listed in the Contact section above, and we will investigate it.

I lost my progress after reinstalling the app.

Progress in the Learn mode is stored locally on the device, so uninstalling the app removes it. Reinstalling starts the tutorials from the beginning.

How do I remove ads or manage my purchase?

Purchases are handled by Apple (App Store) or Google (Google Play). If a purchase you made is not recognized, first make sure you are signed in with the same store account you bought it with, and use the restore purchases option if the app offers one. Refunds and subscription management are handled by the store on your account page. If that does not help, contact us and we will look into it.

How do I request a feature or report a translation error?

We welcome suggestions. Write to dawikk.apps@gmail.com and describe your idea — many features in the app came from player feedback.

How do I delete my data?

Uninstalling the app removes all data stored on your device. For any additional request, see the data deletion page or contact us directly.

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