Skill, Strategies and Qualities of a Good Player
The game requires the players to have excellent skill when using their fingers to shoot their marbles. Those who are good at judging distance, aiming and shooting the marble with accurate speed, will be the best players.
History of the Game
The use of marbles in children’s games dates back hundreds of years and is widespread throughout many parts of the world. In Thailand, children used to play with
Kong balls made from thumb sized balls of mud, which were dried out in the sun. Later on Kong balls were replaced by glass marbles. Maak Kaew was played by older generations much in the same way as children play it nowadays.
Preparation
1. To prepare the game area, players must dig a small hole in the ground which measures around 2-3 cm in diameter.