Chinese Checkers

Chinese Checkers

Chinese checkers is played with 2, 3, 4, or as many as 6 players and is relatively easy to learn. With each players’ pieces starting off at the ends of the board, which is arranged in a star pattern, players attempt to move pieces across and move into the opponent’s area before the opponent moves into theirs.

Chinese checkers is a faster paced game and doesn’t require the concentration level of other types of chess or checkers. This game of checkers Chinese, who in fact had nothing to do with it, was invented in Germany. It is not even really a game of checkers. This game is a variation of Halma, a very similar game that was invented in 1883, but on a star-shaped board. It is not related to similar games like Marble Solitaire or Peg Solitaire. Though it was patented by the German games company Ravensburger, soon after Halma appeared, the game was launched in the United States as Chinese checkers because it was a catchier name.

Each player in the game has a certain color for their pieces. The first player to move all their pieces across the board and into the opposite star point wins. Pieces can be moved in single steps or hop over other pieces. Options for moves change as pieces move towards the middle of the board. This is when the game is the most challenging.

Chinese checkers is available in various board game styles. Some feature colorful boards while others are simple wooden playing boards with holes machined into them for the pieces. Each board has 121 indentations, with every player getting 10 pieces each.

It is even possible to play Chinese checkers online. Each player makes their moves by clicking on the pieces with their mouse. Like in the common form of the game, Chinese checkers online can be played with up to 6 people, but one player can play against the computer, or play the roles of up to 6 people. This can keep someone busy for a while.

Whether playing on the various game board styles, or playing Chinese checkers online, the basic game is easy to play and can last for a few minutes or up to a couple of hours. Simple as it is, it can keep the mind occupied for a while, and offers a little challenge as the strategy of getting into the opposite player’s area grows. Taking opportunities in Chinese checkers is the important thing to remember. As with similar games, one missed move can cost you the game. In addition to the strategy, the different board and playing piece styles that are available will keep you into the game as well.

Each player in the game has a certain color for their pieces. The first player to move all their pieces across the board and into the opposite star point wins. Pieces can be moved in single steps or hop over other pieces. Options for moves change as pieces move towards the middle of the board. This is when the game is the most challenging.

Chinese checkers is available in various board game styles. Some feature colorful boards while others are simple wooden playing boards with holes machined into them for the pieces. Each board has 121 indentations, with every player getting 10 pieces each.

It is even possible to play Chinese checkers online. Each player makes their moves by clicking on the pieces with their mouse. Like in the common form of the game, Chinese checkers online can be played with up to 6 people, but one player can play against the computer, or play the roles of up to 6 people. This can keep someone busy for a while.

Whether playing on the various game board styles, or playing Chinese checkers online, the basic game is easy to play and can last for a few minutes or up to a couple of hours. Simple as it is, it can keep the mind occupied for a while, and offers a little challenge as the strategy of getting into the opposite player’s area grows. Taking opportunities in Chinese checkers is the important thing to remember. As with similar games, one missed move can cost you the game. In addition to the strategy, the different board and playing piece styles that are available will keep you into the game as well.

CHINESE CHECKERS $4.99

This game of Chinese Checkers comes with a sturdy, full color playing board, 60 marbles and instructions.

CHINESE CHECKERS $19.99

This set of the ancient game comes on a solid wooden board with 60 marbles. Board measures 12" in diameter and is 3/4" thick.

THREE-IN-ONE ROUND CLASSIC GAME COLLECTION $42.99

The Three-In-One Round Classic Game Collection includes Chess, Checkers, and Chinese Checkers. The wooden game board is 12" in diameter with Chess/Checkers on one side and Chinese Checkers on the other. All of the game pieces are wooden and the chessmen are magnetic as well. The game board comes with 2 storage drawers which hold all of the game pieces. Instructions for all three games are included.