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Here is a clear, one-page rules summary for Hnefatafl, written in a concise, printable format:

HNEFATAFL — ONE-PAGE RULES SUMMARY

Objective

  • Defenders (King’s side): Help the King escape to any corner square.
  • Attackers: Capture the King before he escapes.

Board & Setup

  • Played on a square board (commonly 11×11 or 13×13).
  • King starts in the center (the throne) with defenders around him.
  • Attackers are arranged around the edges in symmetrical formation.

Movement

  • All pieces, including the King:

    • Move any number of open squares orthogonally (like a rook in chess).
    • No diagonal moves.
    • Cannot jump over pieces.

  • Special squares:

    • Throne (center) and corner squares are restricted:

      • Only the King may occupy the throne or corners.
      • Other pieces may pass over the throne but not stop on it.

Capturing

  • Pieces are captured by sandwiching them between two enemies in a straight line (orthogonally), e.g.:

    A X A → X is captured.

  • A piece may also be captured by being pushed against the throne or a corner with an enemy on the other side.

  • Multiple captures can occur in a single move if created simultaneously.

Capturing the King

  • The King is stronger:

    • Usually requires 4 attackers surrounding him orthogonally (“encirclement capture”).
    • If the King is adjacent to the throne, fewer attackers may be required depending on variant (common: 3-sided capture).

Winning the Game

  • Defenders win if the King reaches any corner square.
  • Attackers win when the King is fully surrounded and captured.

Additional Common Rules (Variant-Dependent)

  • Repetition is forbidden: You cannot repeat the same board position.
  • No self-capture: A move that places your own piece between two enemies is illegal.
  • Exit only at corners: Edges are not escape points unless using a special variant.

If you'd like, I can also create:

  • A diagrammed version of the rules,
  • Printable PDF,
  • Summaries customized for a specific Tafl variant (11×11, 13×13, Brandubh, Ard Ri, Tablut, etc.).