Chinese Checkers
Play Chinese Checkers against AI opponents on a star-shaped board. Race your pieces to the opposite corner.
How to Play Chinese Checkers
- Each player's pieces start in one point of the six-pointed star. The goal is to move all your pieces to the opposite point.
- On your turn, move one piece one step to any adjacent empty point, or jump over an adjacent piece to the empty point beyond.
- Chain as many jumps as you like in a single turn — jumping your own pieces and your opponents' is both allowed.
- The first player to fill the opposite corner with all their pieces wins.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many players are supported?
- The game supports 2 players in the current implementation, with AI controlling one or both sides.
- Can I jump over my own pieces?
- Yes — you can jump over any piece, yours or an opponent's, as long as the landing point directly beyond is empty.
- Can pieces move backward?
- Yes — pieces can move or jump in any of the six directions at any time, including back toward your own starting corner.
- What strategy does the CPU use?
- The AI prioritises long jump chains that advance pieces toward the opposite corner as efficiently as possible.