Checkers

About Checkers

Checkers is the timeless board game of diagonal moves and clever captures. Slide your red pieces forward and jump over the computer's black pieces to capture them — chain several jumps in one turn for a big swing. Reach the far side and your piece is crowned a king, free to move both ways. Capture all the computer's pieces, or leave it with no moves, to win.

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How to Play

• Tap one of your red pieces to see where it can go.
• Move diagonally forward to an empty dark square.
• Jump over a black piece to a space beyond it to capture — and keep jumping if you can!
• Reach the top row to crown a king that moves in all directions.

Tips & Tricks

• Look for double and triple jumps before you move.
• Keep your back row to stop the computer making kings.
• Trade pieces when you're ahead.

What Kids Learn

Checkers is more than fun — it helps build real skills:

• Strategic thinking
• Planning ahead
• Foresight

Checkers — Frequently Asked Questions