Chinese chequers
Marble-hopping board game
Chinese chequers is a board game for two to six players who race to move their pieces across a star-shaped board into the opposite triangle.
Despite the name, the game originated in Germany, not China—the "Chinese" was added for marketing appeal.
Players advance by moving one space at a time or by hopping over adjacent pieces.
Also spelled Chinese checkers.
Small spherical game pieces
- pegsCylindrical fastening pins
- jumpingPropelling oneself airborne
- hoppingLeaping in succession
- turn-basedPlayers alternate actions
moves · positioning · blocking · chaining · leapfrog · advancing · pathways · routes
Star with six points
- star-shapedHaving radiating points
- holesOpenings through material
- marblesSmall spherical game pieces
- pegsCylindrical fastening pins
wooden · colorful · symmetrical · hexagon · grooves · inlaid · patterned · layout
Related people together
- playersGame participants
- multiplayerInvolving multiple participants
- partyGathering for celebration
- classicOf lasting excellence
pastime · children · gatherings · recreational · casual · friendly · nostalgic · parlor
Arranging for future events
- tacticsMethods to achieve goals
- foresightAbility to anticipate futures
- maneuveringSkillful directional control
- positioningArranging in specific locations
blocking · advancing · sacrifice · anticipation · counterplay · bridging · laddering · formations
Card game for one
- two-playerDesigned for paired participation
- teamsOrganized cooperative groups
- fast-pacedMoving or changing quickly
marbles
Small spherical game pieces
turn-based · moves · positioning · blocking · chaining · leapfrog · advancing · pathways · routes · home
hexagram
Star with six points
- star-shapedHaving radiating points
- holesOpenings through material
- marblesSmall spherical game pieces
pegs · wooden · colorful · symmetrical · hexagon · grooves · inlaid · patterned · layout · triangles
family
Related people together
- playersGame participants
- multiplayerInvolving multiple participants
- partyGathering for celebration
classic · pastime · children · gatherings · recreational · casual · friendly · nostalgic · parlor · intergenerational
planning
Arranging for future events
- tacticsMethods to achieve goals
- foresightAbility to anticipate futures
- maneuveringSkillful directional control
positioning · blocking · advancing · sacrifice · anticipation · counterplay · bridging · laddering · formations · openings
solitaire
Card game for one
- two-playerDesigned for paired participation
- teamsOrganized cooperative groups
- fast-pacedMoving or changing quickly