# Chinese Checkers Online — Classic Strategy Board Game

> Multiplayer and offline strategy board game for 2-6 players. (iPhone/iPad app by Xiang Dong.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chinese-checkers-online/id1596651307 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Xiang Dong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1511041685)
- Category: Games, Board, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 957 App Store ratings · 29 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 41 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-11-25
- Data updated: 2026-09-06
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chinese-checkers-online/id1596651307/reviews.md

## What is Chinese Checkers Online?

Features:

- designed for people who are interested in strategy board games (checkers or draughts).
- a fun brain exercise to keep you mentally sharp.
- can be played by 2 - 6 players.
- both the normal mode and the Super Chinese Checkers mode (the fast-paced mode usually takes much less time to finish) are available.
- can be played both online and offline.
- play online by matching with a random player or creating a match with a friend.
- play offline and develop your skills with a bot(s) (weak/medium/strong bot).
- play locally with another player on the same device.
- interactive tutorial to help you learn the rules in only a few minutes.
- absolutely no ads.
- choose your preferred background music.
- choose your preferred interface theme and game board theme.
- choose to display all possible destinations of one ball (this will make the game much easier for you to win).
- create your own profile: type your name and choose an avatar.
- easy to understand user interface.

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The game

Chinese checkers (also known as Sternhalma or Chinese chequers) is a popular board game originating from Germany. It is played on a star-shaped board by 2 to 6 players. Each player tries to move all of their pieces from their starting corner to the opposite one.
To learn more about the rules of the game, click “Read rules” on the main screen.

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Game modes

The app allows you to play the game both online and offline.
There are two ways of playing online: 1. be matched to a random opponent, 2. create a private game and play with your friends or join such a game by typing in the code.
Offline games offer capabilities to play against the computer, or against another player locally on the same device. You can configure the game to have any number of players (e.g. you against a bot, or you against 5 bots).

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Bots

Currently 3 different bots are available: “weak bot”, “medium bot” and “strong bot".
As the name suggests, weak bot simulates a weak player that frequently makes non-optimal moves. Choose this option if you just started learning the game.
Regular bot is much smarter, though experienced players should be able to beat it.
It takes even more effects to beat a strong bot. 

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Profile

Click on the person icon on the bottom-right corner of the main screen to configure your profile which is displayed to other players during online games. You can type in your name and choose an avatar. 

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Settings

Click on the gear icon on the main page to open the Settings screen. It allows you to configure the game to match your preferences. In Settings, you can:
- adjust interface sounds volume (button clicks, moves, game end & other sounds);
- adjust background music volume;
- choose background music track;
- choose interface theme and game board theme;
- switch on/off Super Chinese Checkers mode;
- switch on/off “cheating” mode: show all possible destinations;
- and many more.

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How to play

Click the “Read rules” button on the main screen to watch an interactive tutorial.

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Privacy Policy: https://www.dong.digital/chinesecheckers/privacy/
Terms of Use: https://www.dong.digital/chinesecheckers/tos/

Have fun!

## Key features

- 2-6 player modes
- Online and offline play
- Play against bots
- Local multiplayer
- Super Chinese Checkers mode
- Customizable themes and music
- Interactive tutorial

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Chinese Checkers Online?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Great design
- 🚀 No annoying ads
- 💡 Ability to play with CPU

**Cons**

- 🐛 CPU cheats and skips spaces
- 🐛 Game ends incorrectly when a triangle is filled
- 🐛 Illegal moves allowed for CPU
- 🐛 Jumping mechanics not working as expected

**Commonly reported bugs**

- CPU skipping spaces and making illegal moves
- Game ending prematurely when a triangle is filled
- Jumping mechanics not working as intended

**Most requested features**

- More online multiplayer options
- Customization options without having to pay
- Difficulty settings for CPU opponents
- Move the turn indicator sign to avoid obstructing gameplay

## Recent user reviews (10 of 29)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chinese-checkers-online/id1596651307/reviews.md

### 2/5 — CPU works together

*2026-07-17*

Dawg it’s fun and only app I can fine that’s decent but u never find a random person to play with, even with the payed version. Also the cpu u go against if its more then 1 act as one. Blocking u all the time helping 1 cpu win, which is fine that happens in real games, but each opponent wants to win and not just help the other person wins 🤷gets old real fast.

### 5/5 — Nick

*2026-06-16*

The game is great, but I wish that you could beat the bot. Sometimes it almost seems like it’s too hard to beat any time during game play.

### 1/5 — Terrible / game cheats and skips spaces to win

*2025-12-31*

This game is not fair, when playing against the computer it skips spaces that should not be used just to win.

### 4/5 — Fun game, but CPU win-condition bug

*2025-12-22*

This game is fun and relaxing, but there’s a recurring issue where a CPU enters another CPU’s triangle and is incorrectly counted as winning because the area appears full. This has ended several of my games early. Fixing this would greatly improve the experience.

### 4/5 — Puede mejorar

*2025-07-26, version 2.1.3*

Bastante buena pero no tiene usuarios para jugar. Pero excelente si juegas local con algún amigo.

### 4/5 — Very GOOD

*2025-06-12*

Great but I wish u could customize it more without having to pay. Still very good.

### 1/5 — Yikes

*2025-04-22*

If I could give one star I would. Chinese checkers is my favorite board game but this version is very poor quality. There were no online players to play with so I went against a bot that cheated. You can’t jump an empty space in this game. Deleted immediately.

### 5/5 — Cerebro

*2025-04-17, version 2.1.3*

ME GUSTA PORQUE ES PURO PENSAR

### 1/5 — Bot cheats

*2025-04-04, version 2.1.3*

The bot cheats and jumps too many places

### 5/5 — Great design

*2025-03-23, version 2.1.3*

Very elegant and functional game. Way worth the price

## Frequently asked questions about Chinese Checkers Online

### What is Chinese Checkers Online?

Chinese Checkers Online is a digital adaptation of the classic strategy board game. It allows you to play against friends or random opponents online, or practice your skills offline against AI bots of varying difficulty. The game supports 2 to 6 players and offers both the standard and a faster-paced Super Chinese Checkers mode.

### How many players can play Chinese Checkers Online?

The game is designed for 2 to 6 players. You can play online with friends or strangers, or offline against computer-controlled bots. It also supports local multiplayer on a single device, allowing two players to compete against each other.

### Is Chinese Checkers Online free to play?

The application is free to download and play. While there are no advertisements, it does offer in-app purchases, likely for cosmetic customizations or additional features. This allows for a completely ad-free experience.

### Can I play Chinese Checkers Online without an internet connection?

Yes, you can play Chinese Checkers Online offline. The app provides options to play against AI bots with different difficulty levels (weak, medium, strong) or to play locally with another player on the same device. This makes it a great option for entertainment on the go.

### What are the different game modes available?

The app features both a normal mode and a Super Chinese Checkers mode, which is a faster-paced version. You can play online by matching with random players or creating private games with friends. Offline options include playing against bots or locally with another player on the same device.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 2.1.3 — 2025-01-20

In-app purchase bug fix for iOS 18.2.

### 2.0 — 2022-03-22

- A strong/challenging bot has been implemented.
- Now the user can review and analyse the board at the end of a game.
- Now the user can delete their profile easily on the Profile page.
- Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.0.3 — 2021-11-30

- Small bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.0 — 2021-11-25

No release notes.

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