Chinese Checkers: A Strategic Board Game

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Questions and Answers

What is the origin of the strategy board game Sternhalma?

  • United States
  • Germany (correct)
  • China
  • Canada

How many players can play Sternhalma?

  • 3 to 5
  • 4 to 6
  • 2 to 4
  • 2, 3, 4, or 6 (correct)

What is the objective of the game Sternhalma?

  • To capture all of the opponent's pieces
  • To have the fewest pieces on the board at the end of the game
  • To block other players from moving
  • To be the first to move all of one's pieces to the opposite corner of the board (correct)

What is the game Sternhalma a variation of?

<p>Halma (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why can even young children play Sternhalma?

<p>Because the rules are simple (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with developing the game of Halma?

<p>Dr. George Howard Monks (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the inspiration for Dr. George Howard Monks to develop Halma?

<p>A British game called Hoppity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the name 'Halma'?

<p>Jump (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who helped Dr. George Howard Monks in the development of Halma?

<p>Dr. Thomas Hill (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is not clear about the connection between Hoppity and Halma?

<p>The gameplay and game board design (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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