How to play marbles.
To play marbles.
Draw a bold circle on the ground of about six feet in diameter.
If that s too large for you or if.
Then kneel outside the ring and use your thumb and forefinger to flick a marble into the marbles in the circle.
Anyone can do it.
How to play marbles playing marbles however has become less popular these days.
This will act as your border.
Draw a big circle on the ground or make a circle of string on a floor.
It is usually bigger than the rest.
Set up your marbles.
Put 5 10 marbles in the centre of the ring.
Regardless of what version you choose to play the rules are the same.
When it s your turn kneel outside the ring and flick your shooter marble out.
For instance are you going to play for fun or are you going to play for keeps.
Choose your shooter marble this is your largest marble in the pack.
How to play 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.
I highly advise against playing for keeps as it generally removes friendly competition and ruins the spirit of the game.
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.
Pick your shooter marble.