What a great comment. Hope you two have as much fun with it as we do.

We love the comment! So glad you enjoyed watching.

Your so nice to take the time to leave a thoughtful comment. I hope you two can enjoy some fun moments together playing the game.

You are so nice to say this. I love to hear these types of comments. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

Once I got introduced to this version of play I have not played the traditional way since. Thanks for the nice note.

You're so nice to comment like that. Thank you for sharing.

Glad I could help. Maybe the time you now save on cancelled sleep doctor appointments can be filled with educating yourself on positive/constructive ways to interact with others.

Glad you enjoyed the video. My wife's mom has always played this way. Her mom is from Shanghai. We don't know how her mom came to know this technique. We wish you luck in your competition.

Thanks for the comment. It's a great way to start the new year.

You put a smile on my face...thanks for the kind words. Six players is crazy. Often you have to impose some 'house' rules. For example, some players who find themselves falling behind will camp out in someone else's triangle to be spiteful. Sometimes you have to remind people that it is just a game.

@@landrytheaveragereasonable6735 I could see that happening. Someone who can't win trying to sabotage someone else who can. "If I can't win, neither can you." There's a card game called Chrononauts that lets you sort of use that as a strategy. If you're not going to win, you can sometimes sabotage the game so that it ends with no winner. It is kinda dissatisfying, though. Like you said, it feels spiteful.

@@nobodyimportant002 That is part of the game of chess, a staled mate when you are winning the game is worse than losing. But when you ae losing it is better than l losing. I enjoy the game of Chinese checkers one on one and be nice, enjoy the game good or bad.

You're so nice to say thanks. It's great to hear you want to share with family and friends. I think it's a great family game. Sometimes we play with someone that gets behind and sort of gives up and puts a marble in someone's triangle out of spite. It usually makes for an awkward moment but you can give positive encouragement to motivate them to move out. Or you can mention, before the game starts, that camping out for an extended time in someone's triangle that is not their destination is against the 'house' rules.

Sorry for the late reply but my Notifications on KZfaq are not notifying me of new comments. Yes, I was taught it by my mother-in-law.

Thank you for watching and making a beautiful comment. I agree with you...and those are just two of the many traits she has that continues to attract me to her.

It has been a bit of a trying day today. Thank you for your upbeat comment. I really needed it today.

@@landrytheaveragereasonable6735 My pleasure, hope the next day goes better for you.

@@Paul_Bond. I showed my wife your comment about using three colors each for you and your son. She thought that was much more impressive than the 'long jump' idea and is anxious to try it.

@@landrytheaveragereasonable6735 Excellent! just try and remember which end your colours are aiming for, we usually use the colours adjacent to our main central one in an attempt to avoid to much confusion and expect to have to go all around the board as you will inevitably get into a big jam in the middle. It does however allow for some really impressive multiple jumps in single moves. Have fun!

We loved making the video. So happy you enjoyed it.

Thank you for that warm hearted comment. Here's wishing you a Happy New Year as well.

It's a different feeling. It makes your mind start thinking in so many different ways. Thanks for commenting and enjoy the game.

Sounds interesting. Do you have a link to a video showing it?

@@landrytheaveragereasonable6735 No, but if you look at the central 7 spaces(center + ones surrounding it) you can either mentally take note of them or draw a hexagon shape enclosing them on a cheap commercial chinese checkers board(I did on a plain wood peg set). The thought did come to me that "well, people playing like this will just avoid jumping in those spaces" but I believe you're still bound to cross/enter those spaces regardless. Try it and see. Remember marbles jumped in that area have to start back in their home point again.

Thank you for saying that. I really put a lot of thought into the commentary and for you to acknowledge that not only did you read it but enjoyed it. That is really meaningful to me - thank you for sharing your thoughts.

Thank you for the feedback. Jumping is really just an expansion on what you already know. Instead of a single jump over one marble, maybe it would help to think of yourself taking a bigger jump. However many spaces you have on one side of the marble you need to have the same amount on the other side of the marble. Stay it with and maybe watch specific parts of the video to get that concept.

I found your video that is easy to understand. Thanks!

Hi Chet, I do not have any written directions to share. Yes, to answer your question. It seems like this style of play creates a whole new game from the single jump style of checkers. You can really feel your mind working the alternatives. So happy to hear you two are enjoying it.

I don't know the 'official' history of it. I learned it from my wife about 27 years ago. She is from Shanghai. She said her mom taught her.

My dad made this when I was a kid about 50 years ago. The other side is is painted as a chess/checker board.

@@landrytheaveragereasonable6735 wow incredible that makes your board even more special 😁👍

Because my wife beats me 90% of the time, I would recommend watching the first 5 to six moves my wife makes in the video and then take it from there. You need to scan each marble looking for a move in ANY direction.

@@landrytheaveragereasonable6735 thank you for the help, I hope I beat him soon:)

@@landrytheaveragereasonable6735 GOOD NEWS I FINNALY BEAT HIM

@@bad_b0unty32 Congratulations...keep that positive attitude with you in everything you try. Life will be so rewarding.

Love the story...thanks for sharing

My dad made it out in the garage about 50+ years ago. I don't know what prompted him make it that size. Thanks for the comment.

I honestly don't know the history of it. My wife taught me this method and I have been married to her for 28 years. She said her mom taught her. They are both from Shanghai.

All I meant from commentary was my speaking or commenting throughout the video regarding how to play and what the game means to my wife and I. Perhaps I could have chosen a different word but, that is all I meant by 'commentary'.

That's an interesting challenge. The only time I have played unopposed is when we play with a total of three players. But even then, I considered the moves of the other players. 22 moves sounds like you're making very efficient moves. I will give it a try.

@@landrytheaveragereasonable6735 hi, how's it going with your try?

@@danielchan5341 I am really impressed with your moves. Don't laugh too hard but, my best is 40 moves.

@@landrytheaveragereasonable6735 try to improve when you've time.

Be careful what you wish for. Wish you good luck with whatever you decide.

Tried to teach my girlfriend, but it was hard since I don't have one. Best of luck

@@landrytheaveragereasonable6735 also, research continually refer to how men who are single do not live as long as men who have a spouse ... it reduces suicide risk as well.

@@z0uLess Those are certainly persuasive arguments and there are additional benefits as well. But, just like so many things in life, it's hard to give full and meaningful representation to the institution of marriage by citing research related to narrowly focused aspects of it. Please don't think I am trying to be contentious here (I think I am just in a mood today) when I comment that yes, living a long life is desirable but, you should want to consider the quality of that life as well. For those fortunate enough to be involved in a healthy, productive, and successful marriage (or any sort of partnership) - that's wonderful. Statistics indicate that nearly half of all marriages end in divorce. I am really only doing a disservice to this topic by spouting off a couple of thoughts. It really is imperative to avail yourself of the multitude of books, articles, etc. that are devoted to all aspects of 'relationships'. When you reference 'research' in your comment, that tells me that you are availing yourself of just that. I wish you well. I also recommend you check out my videos relating to 'fair fighting' and communication. Try this link - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n82ChMJnzuCnhGQ.html

Fair enough. I imagine there are others that feel the same way. The game is fun either way with me. I do appreciate you taking the time to share you thoughts