Just Play FreeWhat is Marble Checkers? Marble Checkers is free Chinese checkers (波子棋) on the classic 121-hole star board. Play with 2, 3, 4 or 6 players by passing one phone, or against the computer on easy, normal or tricky. Step to a next-door hole or hop over marbles in chains, and be the first to move all ten marbles into the opposite corner.
How to play Marble Checkers
- Choose 2, 3, 4 or 6 players and set each seat to Human or Computer.
- On your turn, tap a marble, then tap a lit hole to move.
- Step one hole, or hop over a marble. Keep hopping to chain jumps.
- First to fill the opposite point of the star wins.
What's in the game
- Hong Kong long-jump rule (隔空跳) on by default, or classic adjacent-only jumps
- Undo, hint and zoom
- English and Traditional Chinese
- Your game survives a reload
Tips
- Build ladders: leave marbles spaced so you can chain hops across the board.
- Don't leave your last marble behind; it costs many turns at the end.
Marble Checkers FAQ
Is Marble Checkers free?
Yes. Marble Checkers is free to play in your browser on phone, tablet or computer, with no download or sign-up.
How many people can play Chinese checkers?
2, 3, 4 or 6. Any seat can be the computer, so you can also play solo.
What is the long-jump rule?
In 隔空跳 you can jump a single marble that's several holes away, landing the same distance on the other side, as long as those holes are empty. You can switch it off for classic rules.
