Chinese checkers is an easy and enjoyable family game. We spend a lot of our time in the evening playing games instead of watching the TV. The rules for Chinese checkers are easy to learn even for young children and is one of our favorites.
I can remember playing Chinese checkers with my sister many years ago when the board was a metal tin that held the marbles. It was noisy, but sturdy. You can still buy the tins on Amazon along with various other kinds of boards, from plain to fancy.