CHH 15" Jumbo Chinese Checkers with Marbles

PROS: >>Heavy weight, solid wood. >>Marble holding divots are smooth, even and all properly spaced. >>The marbles that came with my set were all brightly colored and significantly different colors, exactly as shown on the box. >>The larger size makes it so much better than the dinky tiny ones commonly available (often at higher prices!) CONS (none of them worth removing a star): >>There were a few very tiny marks around the edges of a few of the divots where the stain of the board was gone. Easily fixed with a permanent alcohol marker in a matching shade. >>You cannot actually store the marbles and the board in the box once you take the plastic over wrap off off the board (which holds the marbles in place) and put the marbles into the included pouch. BOTTOM LINE: Excellent quality, highly recommended. I have no regrets buying this board.

I grew up playing this with my grandmother. Roll forward lots of years and to my surprise it is way more strategic than I could have remembered. Have played with several friends. Was a reasonable price for its size. Good set.

The board is heavy, solid and deeply drilled. It is a great playing surface because, as others have said, there is room for fingers to move the marbles without upsetting the rest of the game and the marbles don't knock out easily. My disappointment relates to the marbles and the box. The box came to us punctured and significantly torn. It bothers me to have a new item be shipped looking like it came from a discount bin. Also, the marbles are not the colors shown - they are shades of blue and green - not your standard primary and secondary colors. The colors are not even consistent within each color section, some are opalescent and some are matte. Also, the marbles themselves also are not perfect spheres. But when compared to the other sets available, I think that the quality board and the chamois marble bag make this set worth the money. The marbles can be replaced, if desired.

Bought this Chinese Checkers game so that I could play with my grandchildren. They love the game and find it easy to play and at the same time learning and understanding the strategies that will help you win. The board is made of solid wood, not particle board, the size is bigger than the usual size and I like this feature as the smaller ones become difficult to play. The marbles are made out of wood and are very light and easy to move on the board. I also purchased a set of glass marbles in case the wooden ones would not work properly but so far they are doing very well. Highly recommend this particular game for the whole family.

Great quality. It's pretty large, but it makes it a lot easier to pick up the marbles and play with large groups. The marbles have a cover that protects them from breaking. It's a beautiful board and I'm very happy with this purchase.

Finally! A Chinese Checkers set with deep enough holes that the marbles stay put in them and spaced far enough apart that you can actually get your fingers in to move the marbles without sending everything on the board scattering to the four corners of the earth, annoying everyone involved and disrupting the entire game! The 15-inch diameter board is made of solid wood with deep-drilled holes, stained in a lovely redwood hue that is aesthetically worthy of being left out for show on any gaming table, and is adequately proportioned for a legitimate Chinese Checkers game using standard-sized marbles. Marbles come in six distinctly different, pearlized colors. This set is wonderfully reminiscent of the larger-sized board with real marbles that my brother and I grew up playing as children in the '70s. As another reviewer mentioned, the marbles that come with this set are not entirely perfect; upon close inspection, a few do appear to be slightly irregular. (No big deal; they all look and play just fine. However, if this really bothers you, pick up a set of real marbles for a couple of bucks at any local toy store.) Additionally, in all frankness, it comes rather poorly packaged and said packaging is woefully cheesy looking. This is easily remedied by simply throwing the box directly into the trash bin immediately upon receipt. Proceed to proudly display your lovely new Chinese Checkers set, grab a friend or family member, and enjoy the game as it was meant to be played! We tried two or three sets prior to this one and our children ages 6 and 7 -- even with their tiny fingers -- were ready to give up the game altogether due to the frustration of trying to play on cramped 11-inch boards and, in at least one case (Schilling), with pathetic inferior little lightweight plastic balls. Argh... :/ All in all, this is a REALLY nice set that pleases our entire family. Perfectly-sized board -- plenty of room for fingers and players of all ages. Game rules and a cloth bag for marble storage are included. Surprisingly good quality at this price point. An outstanding value. Let the games begin!

I bought this game for my 8 year old grandson who loves to play any game. I loved Chinese Checkers as a child and wanted him to learn. This is a well made game and I have no regrets with the purchase. The wooden base is sturdy. The marbles are vibrant and do vary a little in size, which to me makes the game more authentic. The size of the marbles are big enough for any adult to move them. This is s great game that I expect my grandson to have for many years.

Interestingly, my grandchildren did not take to this game. Maybe it was too slow for them. Maybe they're too young 8 and 10 to understand the concept well, but I don't think that's it. The board is also quite large, which is a good thing for play, but not for storing. I would recommend for someone who enjoys strategy.