Overview
At a glance
Is this game right for my group?
ABG editorial scores on a 1–5 scale.
Harder to teach
High replayability
Highly interactive
Scales well
Deep strategy
How it plays
How does it play?
A modern take on the viking classic (hnefatafl). In Valknut two players assume the role of one asymmetric faction and try to eliminate each other by flanking enemy units.
Core mechanisms
Key systems that shape the decisions players make.
Action Points
Spend a limited allowance of points across several possible actions each turn.
Grid Movement
Move pieces between adjacent spaces on a regular grid.
Tile Placement
Place tiles to build a shared or personal spatial arrangement.
Variable Player Powers
Each player has different abilities, restrictions, or strategic advantages.
Read the full game description
A modern take on the viking classic (hnefatafl). In Valknut two players assume the role of one asymmetric faction and try to eliminate each other by flanking enemy units. The battleground itself gets built as the game progresses increasing even more the replayability. In case of a tie (if the last Battleground card gets placed and no team was fully eliminated) victory is decided by Points. —description from the designer