Game Components:

• Board: A star-shaped hexagram with 121 holes arranged in a triangular grid.

• Marbles: Each player has 10 marbles (sometimes 15), typically in different colors.
  

Setup:

1. Board Position:

   • Place the board centrally accessible to all players.

   • Each player selects a color and places their marbles in one of the six points of the star, forming a triangle. In a 2-player game, players start in opposite triangles. In a 4-player game, use only four triangles.
     

Objective:

• The goal is to move all your marbles from your starting triangle to the opposite triangle, the "home" triangle.
  

Basic Gameplay:

1. Starting the Game:

   • Players decide who goes first, then take turns in a clockwise direction.

   • On your turn, you move one of your marbles.

2. Moving Marbles:

   • Single Step Move: Move one marble to an adjacent hole in any direction.

   • Jump Move: Jump over an adjacent marble (of any color) to land in a straight line on the empty hole directly beyond it. Multiple jumps in a single turn are allowed, as long as each jump lands on an empty hole and is in a straight line.

3. Combination Moves:

   • You can combine single step moves and jump moves within a single turn.

4. Reaching the Home Triangle:

   • Marbles can enter the home triangle only if there are empty holes available.

   • You do not have to finish your move in the home triangle immediately upon entry; you can continue making jumps within the home triangle.
     

Winning the Game:

• The first player to move all their marbles into the opposite triangle wins the game.

• In games with more than two players, play may continue to determine the second and third places.
  

Variations and Advanced Rules:

1. Team Play:

   • In games with an even number of players, players can form teams. Teammates' marbles must collectively reach the opposite triangle to win.

2. Blocking:

   • While not always encouraged, some variations allow players to block opponents by positioning marbles strategically. However, excessive blocking can detract from the game’s pace.
     

Strategy Tips:

1. Plan Ahead: Consider both immediate moves and their potential consequences to position your marbles optimally.

2. Chain Jumps: Look for opportunities to perform multiple jumps in a single turn to advance marbles quickly.

3. Control the Center: Moving through the center can offer more jumping opportunities and quicker advancement.

4. Spread Out: Avoid clustering your marbles, as this can limit your movement options and make you vulnerable to blocking.