1. A board game for two to six players in which pieces are moved across a checkered board according to specific rules, with the goal of being the first to move all pieces to the opposite corner.
Usage: Also known as Chinese checkers in some regions.; The game originated in Germany in the 19th century.

Examples

• We played halma on a rainy afternoon.
• Halma is a strategy game that requires planning several moves ahead.
• The rules of halma are simple enough for children to learn quickly.
• She won the halma tournament by moving her pieces efficiently.
• Halma can be played with two players or up to six players on a larger board.