jacks (game)

Count the number of Jack's you know from nursery rhymes.

Simple text and photographs explain the game of jacks.

Gives the background and instructions for playing hopscotch, jacks, and a variety of games played with sticks, stones, and marbles.

Points out that this game, which is played with variations throughout the world, has been around for a long time and has a number of different names.

Explores the history of jacks, explains the basic rules of the game, and provides illustrated, step-by-step instructions for jacks games from around the world. Includes a glossary and a list of resources.