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This game can be played by two to six players. In parts of China the game is called Tiau-qi, meaning “The Jumping Game” The Chinese also made several different rule variations for the game, which were usually more complex than the traditional versions. Ironically, the game of Chinese Checkers was introduced into Asia from Europe and the Americas and became quite popular there. Earlier versions of the Pressman marketed game were called Hop Ching Checkers. and many parts of Europe had a general fascination with all things of Chinese or Oriental making. The most commonly used name for this game today is Chinese Checkers, which originated as a marketing scheme by Bill and Jack Pressman for their Pressman Company. The game was later marketed to English-speaking areas under the name Star Halma. The "Stern" word is German for "Star" and refers to this game being a version of Halma played on a star-shaped board (in contrast to the square board used in Halma). The original version of this game was called Stern-Halma. Opening Positions for Two and Six Players