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Around 1890 is an approximate date regarding the invention of Chinese checkers. The game is neither Chinese nor a form of checkers. Instead, it was invented in Germany. It is based on the game of halma, which was invented in the United States of America around 1883.

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It developed from ancient games played as early as the 4th century BC. See the link below for a comprehensive history.

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350bc in China

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Regular checkers was originated in Iraq.

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