Maces and Talons (game)

Maces & Talons is a fictional game in the HTTYD franchise. According to Fishlegs, the game was designed to test the abilities and decision making expertise of future chiefs in the heat of battle.

Pieces

 * Viking Chief
 * Chief of the Marauders
 * Impostor/Traitor
 * Eight Hunters

Race to the Edge
Viggo Grimborn is quite knowledgable, even obsessed with the game. He applies it to his plans, even what roles each person plays. Viggo began playing when he as a boy with his grandfather, always choosing to be the Viking chief piece. He constantly lost to his grandfather, possibly resulting in his obsession. Viggo is willing to make sacrifices to ensure victory. To him, no piece is irreplaceable.

As the heir to Berk, Hiccup is also well versed in this game. While his strategy style is unclear, as he was following by Viggo's plan.

Dagur played a live version of the game against Viggo using their men as the game pieces. Dagur managed to capture seven of Viggo's hunters, but this left him open for his chief to be taken out.

Trivia

 * According to Hiccup, the Traitor always dies in the end.