Viking chess, or Hnefatafl, is a board game from the nordics, and this project is an online version of this game. The rules can be found here.
It works on mobile too.
The front-end was implemented with React + Webpack, and the backend with Node + Express. The multiplayer interaction was implemented with the socket.io package.
All art was created by me.
Sometimes the socket connection is closed after inactivity, especially on mobile. The fix is a to-do.
- Add sfx
- Add tests
- Add draw command
When playing with your friend, you can type some commands in the chat:
- Give Up:
Type \gg to give up. Your opponent automatically wins.
- Swap Colors:
Type \swap to swap colors. If you are playing as the defender, you become the attacker, and vice-versa. After each rematch you and your opponent swap by default.
- Undo a Move:
Type \undo to undo your move. You can also type this to undo your opponents move. You can keep undoing until you go back to the initial position.
- Draw:
This is a to-do. You are welcome to contribute with a pull request. :)
Both players must type \draw in the chat to agree to a draw.