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Chinese Checkers

Chinese Checkers is played on a star-shaped game board. Each player uses markers of a different color placed within one of the points of the star. The object is to move your markers across the board to occupy the star point directly opposite. The player getting all markers across first wins. Chinese Checkers is descended from an earlier game called "Halma", which is played a a square game board.

The game is started by anyone and the play continues to the left ofthe starter. One can move or jump in any direction as long as one follows the lines. As in checkers, move only one hole or jump only one marble, although successive jumps are permissible wherever they can be made in any direction.

2-6 players may participate. Partners may be chosen and in the event of one partner finishing first, he or she is permitted to help the unfinished partner move the latter's marbles. As the playing of the game draws to a conclusion it must be distinctly understood that a player cannot stubbornly remain in his or her original starting point in order to prevent an opponent from finishing the game. Complete rules are available here and here.

Chinese Checkers Games

Chinese Checkers Set (w/Marbles)
Chinese Checkers Set (w/Marbles)
$20.99
Chinese Checkers Set (w/Pegs)
Chinese Checkers Set (w/Pegs)
$17.50
Pressman Chinese Checkers Set
Pressman Chinese Checkers Set
$4.99
Chinese Checker Replacement Marbles
Chinese Checker Replacement Marbles
$2.99

3D Chinese Checkers Unlimited 3D Chinese Checkers Unlimited   BUY NOW    DOWNLOAD 

A fine 3D Chinese Checkers challenge. Play against the computer or against other players over the Internet or a LAN. The game supports both International and British boards and rules. This game is beautifully designed in 3D, with textures of fine wood and marble for a pleasant gaming atmosphere and intuitive interface, as well as numerous sound and graphic options, hints and extensive help in learning the intricacies of the game.

Carl's Classics Carl's Classics   BUY NOW    DOWNLOAD 

Carl's Classics is a game collection with 14 classic games like Chess, Backgammon, Checkers, Reversi, Pachisi, Gomoku, Chinese Checkers, and many more. You can choose to play against an animated computer player, who's skill level you can change, or play against another player on the same computer. You can also play against another player over the Internet or through a network. Shareware $19.95.

Hoyle Puzzle & Board Games Hoyle Puzzle & Board Games   BUY NOW 

Hoyle Puzzle & Board Games provides all of your favorite classic board and table games, with advanced features to enhance your gaming experience. Hoyle Puzzle & Board Games offers a game for every player and a game for every night! Get ahead faster with In-Game Tutorials that walk you through the fun, step-by-step. With animated opponents who talk back and speak their minds - now it's more than just a game. Bend your mind around more than 60 challenging board and puzzles games, including Backgammon, Battleship, Checkers, Chess, Chinese Checkers, Dominoes, Mahjong Tiles, Mancala, Pachisi, Reversi, Scrabble, Yacht, and more family favorites! Includes both Windows and Mac versions.

Prices shown are accurate as of Sep 10, 2008 09:41am EDT. Please follow the links for current pricing.


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