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Checkers \u2014 also known as Draughts or Dama \u2014 is the timeless 8\u00d78 strategy duel played for centuries. Twelve pieces per side, dark squares only, one simple goal: capture them all or block your opponent.<\/p>\n

Our version follows American Checkers rules: men move one diagonal forward, kings move one diagonal any direction, captures are mandatory and multi-jumps must be completed, and a man crowns to king on the last rank. You play the light pieces moving upward against a smart AI that thinks 4 moves ahead.<\/p>\n

Choose Easy, Medium or Hard, get instant move hints, undo a misclick, and race the clock. Win by capturing all enemy pieces or leaving the AI with no legal moves. Every win earns Retro Coins and a higher best score. Pure tactics, no luck \u2014 perfect for quick matches or long, thoughtful battles.<\/p>\n

How to play Checkers<\/h2>\n
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  1. Set up and goal.<\/strong> 12 light pieces vs 12 dark on dark squares. Capture all enemy pieces or block them to win.<\/li>\n
  2. Move your men.<\/strong> Men move one diagonal forward. Kings move one diagonal any direction. Tap a piece to see its legal moves.<\/li>\n
  3. Captures are mandatory.<\/strong> If a capture is available you must take it. Jump over an adjacent enemy to the empty square beyond. Chain multiple jumps in one turn.<\/li>\n
  4. Crown to king.<\/strong> Reach the far rank and your man becomes a king, gaining backward moves and greater power.<\/li>\n
  5. Win smart.<\/strong> Plan two moves ahead, force captures, and control the center. Win faster for a higher score and more Retro Coins.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n

    How do you play Checkers?<\/h3>\n

    Move diagonally on dark squares. Capture by jumping over an enemy to the empty square beyond. Captures are mandatory and you must complete multi-jumps. First to capture all or block the opponent wins.<\/p>\n

    What is a king in Checkers?<\/h3>\n

    A man that reaches the far rank crowns to king. Kings move one diagonal any direction (forward or backward), while men only move forward.<\/p>\n

    Do I have to capture?<\/h3>\n

    Yes \u2014 if any capture is available anywhere on the board, you must play a capturing move. The game highlights only legal captures in that case.<\/p>\n

    What are the difficulty levels?<\/h3>\n

    Easy looks 2 moves ahead, Medium 3 and Hard 4 with a stronger evaluation. Harder AI defends better and finds longer capture chains.<\/p>\n

    Can I undo a move?<\/h3>\n

    Yes, use Undo to step back one ply. You can also get a hint (star) that briefly highlights a strong capture or move.<\/p>\n

    More games to play<\/h2>\n