Chinese Checkers
Chinese Checkers (or Chinese Chequers) was invented in the 1920s in America and has nothing to do with China. In fact it's based on an earlier Victorian game called Halma which is played on a square 16 x 16 chequer board.
At Masters Traditional Games, we know that cheap Chinese Checkers games can be found all over the place so for our discerning customers we put effort into finding things that are either high quality or a little bit special in some way. We think that ours is the most interesting selection of Chinese Checkers boards around.
Chinese Chequers by Gibsons Games
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Chinese Chequers by Gibsons Games
Ref: 00KH5R
£26.49
£22.08 (Ex.VAT)
ETA: 1 working day + transit time
A nicely made and inexpensive Chinese Chequers game manufactured from Rubberwood with brightly coloured wooden pegs.
The 29cm diameter board is a good size to play on and the pegs are easy to pick up and move about. The painted pegs are vibrantly coloured in red, purple, blue, yellow, black and green - the bright colours enhancing the appeal and overall aesthetic of the game.
- Good quality board made from re-forested hardwood
- A traditional board game for up to 6 players
- Features nicely coloured wooden pegs
- 29cm diameter wooden board
- Rules included
- Language of Rules/Instructions: English
- For ages: 5+
- Number of players: 2 - 6
- Average game time: 20 minutes
Chinese chequers / checkers is a classic board game for 2 - 6 players. Rules are included.
Approx. Dimensions:
Diameter: 29cm
Diameter: 11.4 inch
Contains small parts. Unsuitable for children under 36 months.
Chinese Checkers & Nine Men's Morris 2 In 1
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Chinese Checkers & Nine Men's Morris 2 In 1
Ref: 004HK4
Was: £34.99
£32.99
£27.49 (Ex.VAT)
ETA: 1 working day + transit time
A fantastic combination of two timeless strategy games; Chinese Checkers and Nine Men's Morris.
The large wooden board is double sided and playing pieces for both games are included.
- Nine Men's Morris and Chinese Checkers combination
- Double sided wooden board
- Very large board - 50cm diameter
- Two timeless games in one - rules for both included
- Language of Rules/Instructions: German, Spanish, Finnish, French, English, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Russian, Swedish
- For ages: 6+
- Number of players: 2 - 6
- Average game time: 30 minutes
The very large wooden board ensures playing either game is a joy. Ideal for children to learn the basics of these classic old games.
Rules for both games are included.
Approx. Dimensions:
diameter: 500mm
diameter: 19.7 inch
Contains small parts. Unsuitable for children under 36 months.
Philos large 38cm Chinese Checkers with wooden pegs
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Philos large 38cm Chinese Checkers with wooden pegs
Ref: 00H4W4
Was: £34.99
£32.99
£27.49 (Ex.VAT)
ETA: 1 working day + transit time
A large round Chinese Checker game. Includes a 38cm board made from Ash wood and coloured wooden pegs.
This is a good quality version of the classic game. Many people prefer the pegs to marbles as they are easier to pick up and move about.
Approx. Dimensions:
Diameter: 380mm
Diameter: 15 inch
- Satisfyingly large round Chinese Checkers game
- Made from natural Ash wood with painted wooden pegs
- Game of strategy with surprising depth - be the first to move and hop your pieces to the other side
- The large pegs are easy to play with
- Language of Rules/Instructions: German, Spanish, Finnish, French, English, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Russian, Swedish
- For ages: 6+
- Number of players: 2 - 6
- Average game time: 30 minutes
Contains small parts. Unsuitable for children under 36 months.
Chinese Checkers in Leatherette Box (Game Players Design)
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Chinese Checkers in Leatherette Box with Glass Marbles (Game Players Design)
Ref: 006HR1
£49.99
£41.66 (Ex.VAT)
ETA: 1 working day + transit time
An attractive Chinese Chess set that is certainly unusual... we should clarify that Chinese Checkers is NOT a Chinese game, but this board none-the-less comes in a classical antique-effect Chinese style box.
- Chinese Checkers game presented in a leatherette covered wooden box
- Box is embossed with decoration of Chinese game players
- Includes six sets of glass playing pieces in different colours
- Separate wooden game board that can be removed from outer box
- A Chinese Checkers game with an unusual eye-catching design
- Language of Rules/Instructions: English
- For ages: 6+
- Number of players: 2 - 4
- Average game time: 10 minutes
The game board is a fine size for play (33 x 30cm) with medium sized marbles that are not too fiddly. There are triangular pits around the edge of the board that can be used to store the marbles when not in use.
A distinctive Chinese Checkers game that would make a lovely gift.
Approx. Dimensions:
36 x 33 x 5cm
14.2x13x2 inch
Contains small parts. Unsuitable for children under 36 months.
Chinese Checkers in Leatherette Box (Dragon & Phoenix Design)
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Chinese Checkers in Leatherette Box with Glass Marbles (Dragons & Phoenix Design)
Ref: 006R7R
£49.99
£41.66 (Ex.VAT)
ETA: 1 working day + transit time
An attractive Chinese Chess set that is certainly unusual... we should clarify that Chinese Checkers is NOT a Chinese game, but this board none-the-less comes in a classical antique-effect Chinese style box.
- Chinese Checkers game presented in a leatherette covered wooden box
- Box is embossed with decoration of phoenix and dragon
- Includes six sets of glass playing pieces in different colours
- Separate wooden game board that can be removed from outer box
- A Chinese Checkers game with an unusual eye-catching design
- Language of Rules/Instructions: English
- For ages: 6+
- Number of players: 2 - 4
- Average game time: 10 minutes
The game board is a fine size for play (33 x 30cm) with medium sized marbles that are not too fiddly. There are triangular pits around the edge of the board that can be used to store the marbles when not in use.
A distinctive Chinese Checkers game that would make a lovely gift.
Approx. Dimensions:
36 x 33 x 5cm
14.2x13x2 inch
Contains small parts. Unsuitable for children under 36 months.
Round Mahogany Chinese Checkers - 30cm with glass marbles
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Round Mahogany Chinese Checkers - 30cm with glass marbles
Ref: 0011R8
£53.99
£44.99 (Ex.VAT)
ETA: 1 working day + transit time
- A good quality round Chinese Checkers board
- Wooden board measures 30cm across
- Includes 60 coloured glass marbles
- Chinese Checkers is a fun game for 2 to 6 players and can be enjoyed by all ages
- Language of Rules/Instructions: French, English
- For ages: 6+
- Number of players: 2 - 4
- Average game time: 10 minutes
This is a fairly large round Chinese Checkers game with glass marbles.
The round wooden board measures 30cm across. It comes with 60 coloured marbles.
Please note that the rules-sheet supplied with this item is in French.
Contains small parts. Unsuitable for children under 36 months.
Large 36cm Hexagonal Chinese Checkers Game with Wooden Marbles
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Large 36cm Hexagonal Chinese Checkers Game with Wooden Marbles
Ref: 00H3R7
Was: £58.99
£47.99
£39.99 (Ex.VAT)
ETA: 1 working day + transit time
A high quality, stylish, hexagonal Chinese Checkers board supplied with colourful wooden marbles. By Pico Pao, the game is produced in Spain and is a cut above ubiquitous, cheaper versions.
- One of the largest Chinese Checkers boards available with a diameter of 36cm
- Large size makes the game a nice spectacle and allows for easier movement of the marbles
- Manufactured to a high standard from Paduak wood with Beech wood marbles
- Chinese Checkers is a fun game for 2 to 6 players and can be enjoyed by all ages
- A stylish hexagonal board with colourful marbles - manufactured in Spain
- Language of Rules/Instructions: Spanish, French, English
- For ages: 6+
- Number of players: 2 - 6
- Average game time: 10 minutes
The board is produced to a high standard from Paduak wood by Pico Pao - a Spanish manufacturer known for their contemporary take on traditional games. The marbles are crafted from Beech wood and painted in six different colours.
Approx. Dimensions:
360 x 360 x 25mm, weight - 1.8kg
14.2x14.2x1 inch, weight - 4lb, 0oz
The Origin of Chinese Checkers
Chinese Checkers, disappointingly, is no more than Halma (a Victorian games invented in the 1880s) transported to a star shaped board. It was first patented in the West by Ravensburger, the famous German games company, under the name Stern-Halma in Germany a few years after Halma appeared.
It was later launched in the USA under the catchier name of Chinese Checkers, and this is the form that is most well-known today. J Pressman is believed to be the person who introduced the game to the USA during 1928 although several other manufacturers started to make it thereafter including Milton Bradley whom, an unconfirmed report has it, patented the game in 1941.
You can learn more about the History of Chinese Checkers from The Online Guide to Traditional Games.
