Meet Hnefatafl's Smaller Cousins: Play Brandubh and Tablut Today!

If you love the strategy of Viking Chess (Hnefatafl) but want a game that plays faster and feels even more intense, you need to meet its smaller cousins: Brandubh and Tablut. These ancient Tafl games are asymmetrical masterpieces. One player commands a small force protecting a King, while the other leads a massive army to capture him. In this video, I’m breaking down the rules, setup, and key differences between the Irish Brandubh (7x7 board) and the Sámi Tablut (9x9 board). Whether you’re a history buff or a strategy gamer looking for a "Chess killer," these two variants offer deep tactical puzzles that you can finish in under 15 minutes. 0:00 intro 0:27 game setup 1:24 movement 2:27 capturing 3:40 how to win 4:55 how to play Tablut 5:49 conclusion LUDOS Europe Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/... Lemery Games: https://lemerygames.com/?srsltid=AfmB... My game designs: https://riffleshuffleandroll.itch.io/