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Classic draughts on an 8 by 8 board. Jumps are forced, a piece that reaches the far row is crowned a king and moves both ways, and you win by taking or blocking every enemy piece.
How to play Checkers
- Tap one of your light pieces, then a highlighted square.
- If you can jump, you must; multi-jumps play out in one move.
- Reach the far row to crown a king.
- Take or block every red piece to win.
Controls
- Touch
- Tap a piece, then a square.
- Keyboard
- Click a piece, then a square.
Questions
Are captures forced in this checkers game?
Yes. If a jump is open you have to take it, as in English draughts.
How do kings move?
A king moves and jumps diagonally forwards and backwards.
About this game
- Category
- Board
- Best held
- upright (portrait)