About Checkers
Each side starts with 12 checkers pieces, and only the dark squares are used.
You win by removing every one of your opponent's pieces from the board. To capture, you jump diagonally over an enemy piece and land on the empty square right behind it.
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A piece that reaches the far end of the board gets upgraded to a King. Normal pieces only move forward, but a King can move both forward and backward, so it is much harder to trap.
When the pieces line up right, one piece can jump several times in a single turn and take more than one enemy piece. Spotting those chains before your opponent does turns every turn into a small puzzle.
Quick summary
- You and your opponent each start with 12 pieces on the dark squares.
- You take turns moving one piece diagonally forward and capture by jumping over enemy pieces.
- A piece that reaches the far side becomes a King and can also move backward.
- The game ends when one side has lost all of its pieces.
Key features
- The classic 8x8 board, played only on the dark squares.
- Multi-jump captures that can take several pieces in one turn.
- Mouse controls on desktop and touch controls on phones and tablets.
Tips & tricks
- Before every move, check whether one of your pieces can chain several jumps in a single turn.
- Keep pieces on your back row for as long as you can, so enemy pieces have a harder time reaching it and turning into Kings.
- Push a piece toward the far side when the path is clear, because a King can back out of trouble.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get a King?
Move one of your pieces all the way to the opposite end of the board.
Can a King move backward?
Yes. A King moves both forward and backward, while normal pieces only move forward.
Can I capture more than one piece in a turn?
Yes. If the pieces line up, one piece can make several jumps in a row and take each piece it jumps over.
How do I win?
Capture all of your opponent's pieces.
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