Halma

Halma - The Classic Strategy Board Game

Halma, also known as Ugolki or уголки (Russian for "corners"), is a timeless strategy board game that challenges players' tactical thinking.

Game Overview

Halma is an offline strategy board game featuring:

• v2020.11 - Implemented completely new AI system
• v2021.03.10 - Introduced another major AI upgrade

Historical Background

Originally created between 1883-1884 by Dr. George Howard Monks, a Harvard Medical School thoracic surgeon, Halma was inspired by the English game Hoppity.

Game Setup

The game includes:

• A checkered game board
• Black and white pieces for two-player matches
• Colored pieces for four-player variations

Objective

Players strategically move their pieces from their starting corner to the opposing corner:

• Single moves to adjacent squares
• Chain jumps over multiple pieces

Key Features

• Three AI difficulty levels
• Completely free to play
• Three visually appealing board skins

Halma Screenshots