Though the art is different, the rules are largely the same with a few changes to make play easier and faster (e.g. Here is a photo of the original board I took when I visited my parents: Around 2015 I started drawing new art for the board. It was played quite a lot by me, friends, and family back then. I made Elemental Halma in 1988 when I was only 8 years old. The Game Crafter’s printings are very nice, here is a photo of their Elemental Halma printing: With this version you get the board (with a regular halma board printed on the back), playing pieces, instructions, and a box to keep it all in. I have set up Elemental Halma with The Game Crafter to be printed on demand. Put together as I described, the game looks like this: I was able to purchase a large bag of these at a gardening store, but I’ve since seen them for even cheaper at dollar stores. diameter glass beads that are available in many colors. You can use whatever is available for game pieces, you will need nine each of four different types of pieces. Configuring it up to print at 100% size, I was able to print it on two sheets, and affix it to poster-board with a glue stick, resulting a nice-looking and usable game board. or smaller margins, or a single larger sheet if your printer is capable of this. so can either be printed on two 8.5 x 11 in. The rules are designed to be printed on 8.5 x 11 in. See below for details.ĭownload the board (printer-friendly version which uses less ink)Īll of these files can also be downloaded at. It can be played by two or four players and has relatively simple rules, but different square types and the rules for capturing other pieces create complex strategies and standoff situations.Įlemental Halma is a board game which can be played either by downloading the board and rules and printing them out, or by purchasing a print-on-demand copy. In Elemental Halma, you control the Greek elements of Air, Earth, Fire and Water in an attempt to take over the universe. Elemental Halma – Print & Play Board Game

Original halma board