When was chinese checkers invented

For those unfamiliar with the game it is a simple one. Kids of 7 and probably younger can pick it up easily. The star-shaped board has six points, each of which holds 10 marbles in a triangle shape. The object of the game is to get all your marbles and yes, I still have all mine across the board into the opposite point of the star before your opponent can move hers into your star-point.

The marbles move one space at a time until you build a chain with gaps where you can jump over other marbles. Naturally, each set of marbles is a different color and full sets include 60 marbles, allowing for up to six to play at a time.

Chinese Checkers was invented in Germany in and it's derived from the game of Halma Chinese Checkers is not from China and it really has nothing to do with the game Checkers.

Be the First to Add a Review! Chinese Checkers. Edit Recommendations. Log in to rate this game! Share this game with others! The ten-piece version uses a board with 73 spaces, while the fifteen-piece version uses a board with spaces. Chinese Checkers has no connection to either China or traditional checkers. However, due to its simple nature, it remains a popular game.

To date the game is still extensively played in Europe and parts of East Asia, and it is a great recreational activity for many people. A Chinese checkers board. Olympic Games History. Southeast Asian Countries. Commonwealth Of Independent States.