With a name like Chinese checkers it would be logical to assume the game originated in China and had some link to the ancient game of checkers. Surprisingly, neither is correct. Most historians agree a similar game first appeared in Germany under the name 'Halma' (meaning 'jump') during the latter stages of the 19th century. Like Chinese checkers, the game involved trying to move your pieces from one corner of the square board to the opposite one. The game evolved into its current 6 point star design under the name 'Stern-Halma', which translates to Star-Jump. The "Chinese" aspect of the name came about once the game was brought over to America by Pressman Toys in 1928, using the name "Hop Ching Checkers" to take advantage of the interest in that era for "Oriental mystique". The game was a huge success for Pressman Toys. Eventually they modified the name to its current incarnation "Chinese Checkers". Even in China, the game is known as "Chinese Checkers" despite having no actual ties to the country. The objective of the game remains true to its Halma origins, with the first player able to move all their pieces across the board to the opposite side declared winner. The game is still widely played all over the world.
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- SKN: 367529
- ID: D43E582C
- UPC: 4897049305724
- MFR Number: PV47699
- Ship to Quebec: Yes
- Toysrus Recommended Age: 6 - 10 years
- Language: Bilingual
Assembly
- Assembly Required: No
- Item Height: 11.89 inches
- Item Length: 6.06 inches
- Item Weight: 1.27 lbs
- Item Width: 2.24 inches
Batteries
- Batteries Included: No
- Batteries Required: No
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<span itemprop="description">Holes are too close together and pegs fit too loosely into holes. As a consequence pegs tips over very easily. Since this is a small set, it is also hard to grab one's own peg without upsetting the adjacent pegs. Most of your time will be spent setting up pegs that have accidentally tipped over.</span>
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<span itemprop="name">Very nice wooden case</span>
<span itemprop="description">Very nice wooden case but that's it. The fact that 10 of the 60 pegs were missing was a small issue. We played one game with players ages 10, 12, 43, and a couple in their late 60's. Not one of us could move a peg without disturbing and dislodging neighbouring pegs.
The pegs fit too loosely in the holes or they are too close together. Very disappointed because it looked like a quality set with a decent price. We will be returning this game ASAP. By the way, questions after this review ask if we read the reviews. There were none at the time.</span>
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