Chinese checkers (actually a German-American game)

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Ah, Halma as we call it in Germany. Sadly it’s not too popular (being played) but still popular enough to be included in every basic collection.

de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sternhalma

Sternhalma – Wikipedia

Back in the 70s/80s in the US everyone seemed to have a board but nobody seemed to play it.
@Towwebbed @Strider Ah, memories! We used to play this very frequently in my family when growing up… back in the 70s/80s. I just realized that I haven’t played it in years, and we don’t even have a board anymore. It was fun!
Anecdotally, funnily enough, it’s somewhat popular in China
My entire childhood was a racist lie!
You’re pretty lucky/privileged if this is your first time making that realization 😂
the american way since at least 1928 I guess
Similarly, the oriental riff often used in movies is a western creation
Oriental riff - Wikipedia

Is there another game also called Chinese checkers? This looks unfamiliar but I feel like I’ve been asked if I want to play a few times in early school years. Maybe my mind has just deteriorated too much though
Hmm, are you thinking of Go or Xiangqi?
Go (game) - Wikipedia