I’ve played Chinese checkers for years, and just recently stumbled across this “distant jump” version in an app I’ve downloaded. Couldn’t figure out how to play, anywhere, until this video. Thank you so much! I’m saving it so I can show my husband later, so we can play this “new” version. Thank you again
This is a perfect representation of how Chinese Checkers should be played. You two both played an incredible game & made the most optimal moves possible. Love this!
My husband and I enjoy Chinese checkers as well - every saturday morning with our coffee we play! I was not aware of the "advanced rules" - - - thank you for sharing this!
Thank you for showing a playthrough with the both of you. I like the variant you do with leaping spaces pre/post the jump. I played this as a child but I didn't remember how to play. Today I picked up a sealed one from Goodwill for $4. 99. My husband never played Chinese Checkers so I'll be showing him your video. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Great sportsmanship! Your encouraging attitude is refreshing in a world where people seem to be getting more selfish by the day. I really like this fast-paced variant of the game, too. There's definitely more thought and strategy involved. I wonder how crazy it would be with six players.
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.
Question: In a line you jump over a marble, you need start and end the jump with the same number of blank spaces. -OR- Do you have the directions (rules) in words some place? My wife and I are enjoying the game.
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.
Wow, this looks so interesting! and what a fantastic explanation and introduction to the game:) I've been playing chess, lately my favorite game is Go (or weiqi or baduk); and for some reason I don't like (and never have liked) regular checkers... BUT this chinese checkers seems to be just great! Can't wait to get my first chinese checkers board and try it out:)
@@landrytheaveragereasonable6735 No problem:) You inspired me to create my own wooden Checkers board with marbles. I haven't made it yet, but soon I'll order some marbles and then I'll make the board.
I started playing this game with my son when he was seven years old and he loved it. We quickly moved up to having three colours each which could get confusing but was so much fun. I did not know these advanced rules existed so this will bring added enjoyment to the game. he's ten now and we still love to play. I will put this video in my liked list and show him later, thanks very much.
@@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!
Thank you very much for the video... It's the only one I've come across featuring this particular technique in my search for tips and tricks cos I am going to participate in a competition with my colleagues.. By the way, I just wanna let you guys know we usually play this way only here in Mizoram but I don't know from where we got it... 🙃
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.
I don't know if it has ever been played or marketed by a game manufacturer before or not, but I recently came up with an advanced "capturing/send back home" variation game, where a center "hexagon" enclosing the middle 7 spaces of the board is a "danger" area- where an opponent can capture you if your piece is at any time in that space. If jumped within this area, your piece is promptly placed back in your starting court(triangle) & has to advance all over again. It definitely adds more strategy to this classic!
@@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 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.
My dad keeps beating me and I just can’t beat hiiiiiiim, We don’t play with the big jumps you guys do I’ve actually just learned about that from the video. I really want to beat him, is there a main major tip you can give me. I usually just play it because its really fun but I just want to beat him once,so any tips would be really appreciated
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
I was just going to teach my girlfriend and tried looking rules up online since I hadn’t played in probably a decade. I couldn’t find anything with the long jump/spaced jump anywhere other than here and thought I was going crazy. My mom taught me this way about 20-25 years ago and she’s from Hong Kong. Not sure why it isn’t always played this way.
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'.
I've challenge for you. Just play by one person. Get the ten marbles from one side to the opposite side. I can use only 22 movies. If you can do less than this, please let me know.
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.
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
@@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 - th-cam.com/video/igRQ_6izCT0/w-d-xo.html
I’ve played Chinese checkers for years, and just recently stumbled across this “distant jump” version in an app I’ve downloaded. Couldn’t figure out how to play, anywhere, until this video. Thank you so much! I’m saving it so I can show my husband later, so we can play this “new” version. Thank you again
What a great comment. Hope you two have as much fun with it as we do.
This is a perfect representation of how Chinese Checkers should be played. You two both played an incredible game & made the most optimal moves possible. Love this!
We love the comment! So glad you enjoyed watching.
My husband and I enjoy Chinese checkers as well - every saturday morning with our coffee we play! I was not aware of the "advanced rules" - - - thank you for sharing this!
You are so nice to say this. I love to hear these types of comments. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
Thank you for showing a playthrough with the both of you. I like the variant you do with leaping spaces pre/post the jump. I played this as a child but I didn't remember how to play. Today I picked up a sealed one from Goodwill for $4. 99. My husband never played Chinese Checkers so I'll be showing him your video. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
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.
I really like this 'advanced' version. Much less dull. Did it come from anywhere in particular?
Sorry for the late reply but my Notifications on TH-cam are not notifying me of new comments. Yes, I was taught it by my mother-in-law.
What a joy to see and listening to you both, my wife and I also like to play, thanks for sharing
You're so nice to comment like that. Thank you for sharing.
Great sportsmanship! Your encouraging attitude is refreshing in a world where people seem to be getting more selfish by the day. I really like this fast-paced variant of the game, too. There's definitely more thought and strategy involved. I wonder how crazy it would be with six players.
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.
I had no idea the game could be played this way. Thanks a lot please do more.
Once I got introduced to this version of play I have not played the traditional way since. Thanks for the nice note.
I now know how to play this and can have one in my place to teach family and friends how to play with me thanks to you
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.
Question: In a line you jump over a marble, you need start and end the jump with the same number of blank spaces. -OR- Do you have the directions (rules) in words some place? My wife and I are enjoying the game.
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.
Love the game and had no idea of the long jumps, this is great and a new way to play!
Thanks for the comment. It's a great way to start the new year.
Wow, this looks so interesting! and what a fantastic explanation and introduction to the game:)
I've been playing chess, lately my favorite game is Go (or weiqi or baduk); and for some reason I don't like (and never have liked) regular checkers... BUT this chinese checkers seems to be just great! Can't wait to get my first chinese checkers board and try it out:)
So sorry for the late reply but I certainly enjoyed your comment.
@@landrytheaveragereasonable6735 No problem:)
You inspired me to create my own wooden Checkers board with marbles. I haven't made it yet, but soon I'll order some marbles and then I'll make the board.
I started playing this game with my son when he was seven years old and he loved it. We quickly moved up to having three colours each which could get confusing but was so much fun. I did not know these advanced rules existed so this will bring added enjoyment to the game. he's ten now and we still love to play. I will put this video in my liked list and show him later, thanks very much.
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!
Thank you very much for the video... It's the only one I've come across featuring this particular technique in my search for tips and tricks cos I am going to participate in a competition with my colleagues.. By the way, I just wanna let you guys know we usually play this way only here in Mizoram but I don't know from where we got it... 🙃
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.
I don't know if it has ever been played or marketed by a game manufacturer before or not, but I recently came up with an advanced "capturing/send back home" variation game, where a center "hexagon" enclosing the middle 7 spaces of the board is a "danger" area- where an opponent can capture you if your piece is at any time in that space. If jumped within this area, your piece is promptly placed back in your starting court(triangle) & has to advance all over again. It definitely adds more strategy to this classic!
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.
Hi friend, Happy new year , i sending full suport , stay connect ,god bless
Thank you for that warm hearted comment. Here's wishing you a Happy New Year as well.
Whefe did you find that huge board???
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.
Amazing board! It's huge! Where do I get this board?
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 😁👍
Never knew about a distant jump..is this a new addition or always been there?
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.
Good game! Your wife is so funny and smart
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.
My dad keeps beating me and I just can’t beat hiiiiiiim, We don’t play with the big jumps you guys do I’ve actually just learned about that from the video. I really want to beat him, is there a main major tip you can give me. I usually just play it because its really fun but I just want to beat him once,so any tips would be really appreciated
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.
I’ve been desperate jumping only one! I didn’t know this!
It's a different feeling. It makes your mind start thinking in so many different ways. Thanks for commenting and enjoy the game.
I watch this every night I have trouble sleeping. Thank you! I stopped seeing my sleep doctor after discovering your channel.
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.
These double jumps seem so random and it confuses the hell out of me. Love the relationship between by the way.
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.
My uncle said that the long jump thing wasn’t a rule back then like 40 years ago, is it true?
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.
i love the commentary i truly do
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.
intriguing modification of the rules.
makes the game much more interesting.
Intriguing is a good word for it
I was just going to teach my girlfriend and tried looking rules up online since I hadn’t played in probably a decade. I couldn’t find anything with the long jump/spaced jump anywhere other than here and thought I was going crazy. My mom taught me this way about 20-25 years ago and she’s from Hong Kong. Not sure why it isn’t always played this way.
Love the story...thanks for sharing
I love this video🎥📹
We loved making the video. So happy you enjoyed it.
Waiting for the commentary...
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'.
I've challenge for you. Just play by one person. Get the ten marbles from one side to the opposite side. I can use only 22 movies. If you can do less than this, please let me know.
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.
I’ve never seen anybody make these big of jumps in chinese checkers before. Looks illegal lol.
That makes it sound even more fun
This is not how the game play
Too much jumping around from 1 holes to double to three just keep it simple
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
I also want a wife
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 - th-cam.com/video/igRQ_6izCT0/w-d-xo.html
😂😂😂😂😂Prentice
This is not how the game play