Overzicht
Chinese Checkers is a strategy board game for 2-6 players on a star-shaped board. Despite its name, the game is German in origin (invented in 1892). Players race to move all their pieces from their home triangle to the opposite triangle.
Wereldwijd
- Sternhalma
- Chinese Chequers
Strategie
Build 'ladders'
Chains of pieces that allow long multiple-jump sequences.
Leave pieces behind for others to jump off
It helps your trailing pieces catch up.
Block your opponent's jumping opportunities when possible.
Plan your moves to create jump opportunities for your next turn.
Don't leave pieces isolated in the middle with no jump connections.
The center of the board is crucial for efficient movement - control it.
Cooperate loosely with opponents whose triangles don't conflict with yours.
Varianten
2-player
Use opposite triangles for a head-to-head race.
3-player
Use alternating triangles, diagonal from each other.
6-player
All triangles occupied for maximum chaos and strategic blocking.
Veelgestelde vragen
Be the first to move all ten of your pieces from your starting triangle to the opposite corner triangle.