Tactics & Tips
Learn the game. Then see the board differently.
Start with the complete rules, then study the patterns that turn legal moves into strong ones. Every lesson uses the real 121-hole board and positions from actual JumpStar games.
01
How to play Chinese Checkers
Understand the star, set up two to six players, make steps and chain jumps, and know exactly when the game is won.
Read the complete rules
02
How to play like an expert
Build useful jump geometry, count tempo instead of distance, manage the crowded center, rescue stragglers, and convert a winning endgame.
Study expert strategy
Put it into practice
The board teaches faster than a list of tips.
Play JumpStar in the browser. Legal destinations are highlighted, undo is available, and every move becomes part of your Past games so you can revisit the position that changed the race.
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