Chinese Checkers is a classic strategy game that originated in Germany in 1892, not China, but it draws influence from traditional Chinese design. Suitable for two to six players, the game is played on a six-pointed star-shaped board with ten marbles per player. The objective is to move all your marbles from your starting triangle to the opposite triangle by hopping over other marbles and strategizing efficient moves. Chinese Checkers is easy to learn yet provides complex gameplay that encourages planning and anticipation. It’s ideal for all ages, promoting logic, spatial reasoning, and friendly competition