'Tafl' is a general term for many different board or 'table' games of Northern European, and particularly those of Scandinavian origin. These include Hnefatafl (Kings-table), Tablut (Hnefatafl variant) and Halatafl (Tail-board).
Both 'Viking' and Saxon cultures considered the strategic skill of table games to be an important aspect of their culture. As such, many of the boards that have been recovered have been highly decorative and the pieces made with great skill in valuable materials.
These deluxe sets are designed to replicate both the decorative and practical nature of these archaeological finds. They consist of highly decorative carved and burnt wooden boards in Oak, Ash and Lime; and skilfully made glass, bone and horn pieces. These sets are fully customisable to represent personalised designs or to emulate particular ethnic artistic styles of the early medieval. Reproductions of specific archaeological finds can also be undertaken. The set pictured was made with multiple different playable game surfaces, in a style emulating that of actual finds, alongside pieces that are direct reproductions.
Many different types of wood base and styles of pieces are available.
Prices start from £80
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The following pages act as the online portfolio of our past and present work, many of which are often made time and time again due to popularity. To find out more about each of our items and enquire as to customisation and timescales, then just get in touch via the 'Contact Us' page.
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