Irish Brandubh - replica Tafl game
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Irish Brandubh (Cloth Board Game in Box)
Ref: 007HKH
£22.90
£19.08 (Ex.VAT)
ETA: 1 working day + transit time
Price includes delivery for Eng/Wales/Lowlands.
- Irish version of the Nordic Tafl games that go back at least to the 9th century
- Fascinating strategic game of unequal sides that can require deep thought
- Great fun while also teaching about history and strategy
- Hand-made wooden pieces with a hand-made cloth board made in Britain
- Board conveniently rolls up to be stored with the pieces in a quality sturdy cardboard box
Approx. Dimensions:
31 x 16 x 4cm12.2x6.3x1.6 inch
Brandubh is the Irish version of the old game of Tafl that goes back at least to the 9th century. A fascinating strategy game of unequal sides, the objective of the defenders is to get the King to the corner of the board unharmed while the attackers must try to capture the King before he achieves his goal.
Our game consists of a hand-made cloth board together with hand-made wooden pieces. Brandubh means 'Raven Black' and 7 x 7 Tafl boards have been found predominantly in Ireland from the medieval ages. Similar boards have also been found in Scotland where 8 defenders and 16 attackers were played under the name 'Ard Ri'.
Suitable for museums, families - the board, pieces and rules come in a convenient cardboard presentation box so take up very little space when not in use.
Contains small parts. Unsuitable for people vulnerable to choking hazards..
