halma

Thân thiện

Two children play a game of halma on a wooden table.

Definition

Noun: 1. A board game for two or four players: Halma is a strategic board game where players attempt to move all of their pieces from their starting corner to the opposite, or opposing, corner of the board. Movement can be by single steps to adjacent squares or by jumps over other pieces.

Usage

Halma is played on a checkered board, typically with 16x16 squares. The objective is to be the first to transfer all of one's pieces into the opponent's starting base.

Examples

• The family spent the evening playing a long game of halma.
• In halma, you can move your pieces by jumping over others, similar to checkers.
• His strategy in halma was to create long chains of jumps to cross the board quickly.

Advanced Usage

• The term is used almost exclusively to refer to this specific board game. It is considered a classic or traditional game, often mentioned in contexts discussing the history of board games or pre-digital entertainment.

Variants and Related Words

• Chinese Checkers: A later variant of halma played on a star-shaped board with marbles. While derived from halma, it is a distinct game.

Synonyms

• Board game (this is the general category, not a direct synonym)

Notes on Meaning

• Halma is a specific game with defined rules. The word does not have other common meanings outside of this context.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a board game in which players try to move their pieces into their opponent's bases