● Checkers
Classic 8×8 board game
Game Mode
Captured by Red
Captured by Cream
How to Play Checkers
Learn the rules of checkers in minutes! This classic strategy game is easy to learn but takes a lifetime to master.
Board Setup
The game is played on an 8×8 board with alternating light and dark squares. Each player starts with 12 pieces placed on the dark squares of the three rows closest to them.
Basic Movement
Regular pieces move diagonally forward, one square at a time. Red pieces move up the board, while cream pieces move down. Pieces can only move to empty dark squares.
Jumping & Capturing
Capture opponent pieces by jumping over them diagonally. The jumped piece is removed from the board. Multiple jumps are allowed in a single turn if possible. Captures are mandatory — if you can jump, you must!
Becoming a King
When a piece reaches the opposite end of the board, it becomes a King! Kings are crowned and can move diagonally in any direction — both forward and backward. This makes them much more powerful.
How to Win
You win by capturing all of your opponent's pieces or by blocking them so they cannot make any legal moves. Plan your strategy, protect your pieces, and go for those multi-jumps!
Capture all pieces
Remove all 12 opponent pieces
Block opponent
Leave them with no legal moves
Pro Tips 💡
Control the Center
Pieces in the center have more movement options
Protect Your Back Row
Keep pieces at the back to prevent opponent kings
Force Double Jumps
Set up positions where you can capture multiple pieces