Halma
The preparation of a Halma board is very similar to that of a checker board. Having raised the alternate squares with cardboard, the “Homes” at each corner should be further raised by glueing a piece of cardboard over all the spaces, and then raising the alternate squares upon this base, as in [Figs. 6] and [6a].
Fig. 6.—Section of Halma board showing “Home.”
In the center of each square a nail should be driven from the back of the board, with the end cut off and point filed to smoothness. These nails should project from the face of the board about half an inch. The ordinary Halma men have a hole on the under side, which enables you to place them upon the upraised points, where they will be held firmly.
Fig. 6a.—Plan of raised corner.
It will now be necessary to make some alteration in the men, to distinguish the colors. In [Fig. 7] an idea of how this may be done is given. The Yellow men are left untouched, Black have their heads cut right off, Red have one half of the head cut away, while the Green have the head sharpened to a point.
Fig. 7.—Color distinctions for Halma men.