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Winning Moves Chinese Checkers vs Ambassador Craftsman Deluxe Chinese Checkers

Both are 60-marble, 2-to-6 player Chinese Checkers sets that play the same game. The Ambassador Craftsman Deluxe has a wood-veneer board with routed edges and a slightly lower starting age of 6, which suits families with younger kids and anyone who wants a more furniture-like board. The Winning Moves set is a straightforward platform board with illustrated rules and a 7+ age rating. Reviewers of both types of set praise the glass marbles; the common complaint on wood-veneer boards is that thin veneer can chip at the edges over time, while platform boards are lighter and easier to store.

  • Choose the Winning Moves Chinese Checkers if you want a simple, sturdy platform board with illustrated rules and a 7+ rating that suits older kids and adults.
  • Choose the Ambassador Craftsman Deluxe if you want a wood-veneer board with routed edges and a set rated for ages 6 and up.

Prices

  • Winning Moves Chinese Checkers: $14.99 at Walmart (last seen Nov 13)
  • Ambassador Craftsman Deluxe Chinese Checkers: $19.99 at Walmart (last seen Nov 13)
  • Difference: the Winning Moves Chinese Checkers is $5.00 cheaper than the Ambassador Craftsman Deluxe Chinese Checkers at the latest prices (Nov 13)
Winning Moves Games
Winning Moves Chinese Checkers

Winning Moves Chinese Checkers

4.9(9 ratings)
$14.99at WalmartChecked Nov 13
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Pros
  • Illustrated rules make the first game easy to teach
  • Solid platform board holds up to repeated play
  • Glass marbles in six distinct colors
  • Rated 7+, good for older kids and adults
Cons
  • Plain board looks less like a keepsake
  • No wood finish or routed edges
  • Higher starting age than the Ambassador
Ambassador
Ambassador Craftsman Deluxe Chinese Checkers Set

Ambassador Craftsman Deluxe Chinese Checkers

Ambassador Craftsman Deluxe Chinese Checkers Set

$19.99at WalmartChecked Nov 13
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Pros
  • Wood-veneer board with routed edges looks nicer on a table
  • Rated for ages 6 and up
  • 60 glass marbles for the full six-player game
  • Classic Craftsman styling
Cons
  • Veneer can chip at the edges over time
  • Board is heavier and takes more shelf space
  • Instructions are basic compared with an illustrated rule sheet

What separates them

Winning Moves Chinese CheckersAmbassador Craftsman Deluxe Chinese Checkers
Board materialPlatform boardWood veneer over a plastic core
Board finishPlain platform surfaceNatural wood veneer with routed edges
Recommended age7 and up6 and up
Marbles60 glass marbles, 10 each in 6 colors60 glass marbles
Player count2 to 62 to 6
RulesIllustrated rules includedInstructions included
Storage and portabilityLighter platform board, easier to stack and storeLarger wood board, heavier and bulkier
Durability of the playing surfaceSolid platform resists chippingVeneer can chip or lift at edges with heavy use

Price history

$15.99$14.99
Nov 9Nov 13
  • Winning Moves Chinese Checkers: lowest $14.99 on Nov 9 at Office Depot; $14.99 on Nov 13.
  • Ambassador Craftsman Deluxe Chinese Checkers: lowest $15.99 on Nov 13 at Tractor Supply Co.

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Winning Moves Chinese Checkers

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    $14.99Checked Nov 13
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    $14.99Checked Nov 13
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    $14.99Checked Nov 10
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    $9.99+ $8.27 shippingChecked Nov 9
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Ambassador Craftsman Deluxe Chinese Checkers

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    $19.99+ $6.99 shippingChecked Nov 13
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    $15.99+ $13.99 shippingChecked Nov 13
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    $30.99+ $8.95 shippingChecked Nov 13
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Specs compared

SpecWinning Moves Chinese CheckersAmbassador Craftsman Deluxe Chinese Checkers
colorMulticolorMulticolor
Recommended ageAges 7+6 and up
Age (From)76
Recommended players2-6 players—
Marbles included60 Marbles (10 Each in 6 Colors)—
Board included1 Platform Board—
Rules includedIllustrated Rules—
Game TypeFamily Board Game—
Number of Players (max)6—
Number of Players (min)2—
Board dimensions—13" x 11.5"
Number of marbles—60 colorful glass marbles
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SpecWinning Moves Chinese CheckersAmbassador Craftsman Deluxe Chinese Checkers
Player count—2-6 players
Board finish—natural wood veneer
Board edges—Routed board edges
Recommended age range—6 years and up
Minimum players—2 players
Contents—1 wood playing board, 60 glass balls and instru…
Material—plastic

What reviewers say

Winning Moves Chinese Checkers

Owners of this edition tend to like the glass marbles and the sturdy platform board, and describe it as an easy game to teach to mixed-age groups. Complaints center on loose marbles and long six-player games.

What people mention
  • MarblesPraisedOwners like the glass marbles and say they feel better than plastic pieces.
  • Board buildPraisedThe platform board is described as sturdy and good at keeping marbles in their holes.
  • Ease of playPraisedReviewers say the rules are simple enough for kids and adults to learn in one sitting.
  • StorageCriticisedSome owners complain that the marbles have no bag or compartment and get lost.

Questions and answers

Which is better for young kids?
The Ambassador, because it is rated for ages 6 and up. The Winning Moves set starts at 7. Both use small glass marbles, so supervise young children either way.
Which board lasts longer?
The Winning Moves platform board is the safer bet for heavy use, since there is no veneer to chip. The Ambassador's wood veneer looks better but can lift at the routed edges if it gets knocked or wet.
Do both play the same game?
Yes. Both are standard Chinese Checkers for 2 to 6 players with 60 marbles, 10 in each of six colors. Rules and strategy are identical.
Is the Ambassador worth stepping up to?
If you want a board that stays out on a coffee table and you have kids around 6, yes. If the set will live in a closet and come out occasionally, the Winning Moves platform board is the more practical pick.
How many players can play each?
Both take 2 to 6 players. With two players you each control one or more triangles; with six, each player takes one color.

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