# Halma > Digital board and pieces for the classic 2-3 player Star Halma game. (iPhone/iPad app by Martin Buergel.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halma/id413576141 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Martin Buergel](https://appshunter.io/developer/413576144) - Category: Games, Board, Strategy - Price: $0.99 - Rating: 3.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 5.1.1 · 6 MB - Languages: American English, German (Germany) - Released: 2011-01-13 - Data updated: 2026-06-24 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halma/id413576141/reviews.md ## What is Halma? What this App is: Halma for iPad is an App that provides a board and the pieces for the classical Star Halma game for 2 or 3 players. It is a mobile game board for use on travel or at home. Searching for lost pieces is a thing of the past. Optionally Halma for iPad can validate the moves on the board. With move validation active the following restrictions are applied to moves: • Only moves or Jumps according to the rules are possible. • After a single field move no further move will be possible. If the move was an error you must use the undo button - that is the button with the blue arrow pointing to the left - to go back. • After a Jump only further Jumps will be possible. A single field move following a Jump will not be accepted. • After moving a piece of a certain color it will not be possible to move another piece of the same color. Note: This validation will not apply after one player has endet the game and End of Game recognition is on. Thus the other players are able to count how many moves are missing. For games with three players there is an option for validating the play direction (clockwise or anticlockwise), which can be chosen by an agreement between the players before the game starts. The play direction is determined with the first move of the second player in the game, i.e. the second color in use. Note: This validation will not apply after one player has endet the game and End of Game recognition is on. More Options: • End of Move recognition - automatic deselection of a piece if no further move is possible. • remember the game status when the application is suspended and restarted later. • End of Game recognition - bringing the last piece home is reflected by a tiny animation. • Soundeffects on or off • Display of the current time • Color selector for each player What this App is not: Halma for iPad is not a Computer Game in common sense. It does not act as an opponent and does not provide any artificial intelligence and therefore cannot be played by a single player. ## Key features - Digital board and pieces for Star Halma - Supports 2 or 3 players - Optional move validation - Undo button for errors - End of move recognition - Game status saving ## Recent user reviews (4 of 4) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halma/id413576141/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Great game! *2015-07-18* Great game! The best thing is that it doesn't give you hints where you can place the next move so its just like real Halma! Don't ever change this! ### 1/5 — Ushisuniques *2015-04-02* I purchased this game yesterday. Today I cannot get the game to load. I touch the icon and it shows up as though ready to play and then in about three seconds it disappears. A waste of money. ### 3/5 — It could be better *2011-10-07* We are used to playing this game with 10 pieces each. Can you make that an option? Also, the game frequently confuses the next player's piece with the last player's piece & gives an error beep. ### 2/5 — Hmmmmm *2011-08-11* Would be great but needs one player mode. I know that makes it difficult to program but if they can do it for chess than this MUST be possible!!!! ## Frequently asked questions about Halma ### Does Halma have ads? No, Halma does not contain advertisements. ### How many players can play Halma? Halma is designed for 2 or 3 players, providing a classic multiplayer board game experience. ### Can Halma be played by a single player? No, Halma is not a computer game and does not have artificial intelligence, so it cannot be played by a single player. ### What are the move validation rules in Halma? When enabled, move validation ensures only legal moves or jumps are possible, and restricts moving the same color piece twice in a row unless the game has ended. ### How does Halma handle game progress? The app can remember the game status when suspended and restarted later, allowing you to pick up where you left off. ### What devices is Halma compatible with? Halma is currently supported on iPads. ### What is the age rating for Halma? Halma has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger players and families. ### How often is Halma updated? The latest version of Halma was released on July 30, 2015, indicating infrequent updates. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.1.2 — 2015-07-30 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Fixed a bug that could crash the app at startup when piece colors had been changed in a previous game session. ### 1.1.1 — 2015-04-02 Fixed a bug which prevented the app from starting under iOS prior to 7. ### 1.1 — 2015-03-17 - Retina support - New colors for the pieces - choosable - a very simple score counter ### 1.0.1 — 2014-11-09 New build to enable running on iOS 8. ### 1.0 — 2011-01-13 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Halma | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Score Block](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/score-block/id1427273868) | 4.8 (466) | Free | Games | | [Encore! 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