Glass marbles
Modern playing marbles are commonly made from glass. Their colored ribbons, cores and surface patterns help players identify their own pieces during a game.
Shooters and targets
A shooter is the marble used to strike other pieces. It is often larger and easier to grip. Target marbles are normally smaller and placed inside the ring.
Useful marble terms
Knuckle down
Place a knuckle on the ground while shooting.
Ringer
A circle game where players knock target marbles across the boundary.
For keeps
An agreement that captured marbles belong to the winner.