Halma for Seniors
Cards and Boards
Halma is a board game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. A calm race of hops and jumps. Move all your pieces from your corner into the computer's corner. Jump over any piece, as many times as you can, to cross the board quickly.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Halma
- Tap Play now. Halma opens right here in your web browser.
- Choose a level: Easy, Medium or Harder.
- Follow the line at the top of the screen. To begin, it says: “Hop and jump your pieces into the far corner.”
- There is no time limit, so play as slowly as you like.
- Tap Start over whenever you want a fresh round, or try the next level when you feel ready.
Three levels
- Easy: 6 pieces each. A relaxed computer.
- Medium: 10 pieces each. A thoughtful computer.
- Harder: 10 pieces each. A sharp computer. Two games in a row.
Why people enjoy it
People come back to Halma because each game is a little different, and a good move feels just as satisfying today as it did years ago. It asks for a little planning a move or two ahead, and nothing more.
Questions
Is Halma easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: 6 pieces each. A relaxed computer. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: 10 pieces each. A sharp computer. Two games in a row.
Can I play Halma on a phone or tablet?
Yes. It works in the web browser on a phone, tablet or computer, with large text and big buttons. There is nothing to download.
What else is on ElderWit.com besides Halma?
Halma is one of 2,000+ games on ElderWit.com: word games, cards, trivia, puzzles, memory games and more, all with large print, calm screens and no ads.
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