Tablut
2 players
45 min
Medium weight: Teach it in one sitting
From BoardGameGeek
Tablut is a traditional tafl game played on a 9×9 grid. The game was originally recorded by Linnaeus in Lapland in 1732. game description for Swords & Shields One player controls the Shields and the other controls the Swords. The Swords player must try to capture the Chief Shield, while the Shields player must clear a safe path for the Chief Shield to escape off the board. Pieces can move any number of spaces in a straight line, and are captured when bracketed on two opposite sides by opponent pieces.
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NewVenture Games
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About Tablut
From BoardGameGeek:
Tablut is a traditional tafl game played on a 9×9 grid. The game was originally recorded by Linnaeus in Lapland in 1732. game description for Swords & Shields One player controls the Shields and the other controls the Swords. The Swords player must try to capture the Chief Shield, while the Shields player must clear a safe path for the Chief Shield to escape off the board. Pieces can move any number of spaces in a straight line, and are captured when bracketed on two opposite sides by opponent pieces.
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Grid MovementArea Movement