Halma

Halma (from the Greek word meaning "jump") is a board game invented in 1883 by an English surgeon, George Howard Monks. The name Hoppity was also used in attempts to expand into less-educated demographics.

Related Topics:
Greek - Board game - 1883 - George Howard Monks - Demographics

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Halma 2-player setup

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Playing equipment consists of a checkered board, divided into 16x16 squares. Pieces are typically black & white for two-player games, and of various colors or other distinction in games of four players.

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