To Play Marbles

Pick your shooter marble.

To play marbles.

Draw 3 feet wide circle 90cm on a pavement in chalk or make one out of string if you re indoors. To play marbles you first need to decide what version you are going to play. Anyone can do it. For instance are you going to play for fun or are you going to play for keeps.

Then kneel outside the ring and use your thumb and forefinger to flick a marble into the marbles in the circle. Draw a big circle on the ground or make a circle of string on a floor. Set up your marbles. With so many video games and other toys to choose from many kids have never been able to experience the fun we had years ago drawing a large circle and taking turns shooting the marbles in an attempt to knock the others out of the ring.

When it s your turn kneel outside the ring and flick your shooter marble out. You and your friend put some of your marbles in the. It is usually bigger than the rest. This will act as your border.

How to play marbles. Choose your shooter marble this is your largest marble in the pack. Draw a big circle on the ground or make a circle of string on a floor. How to play marbles.

I highly advise against playing for keeps as it generally removes friendly competition and ruins the spirit of the game. To play marbles begin by drawing a chalk circle on the ground that s 3 feet wide placing 15 marbles inside. How to play marbles playing marbles however has become less popular these days. Draw a bold circle on the ground of about six feet in diameter.