- How do I play Checkers?
- Classic draughts — jump to capture and get kinged The game is completely free and runs directly in your browser — no plugins or downloads needed.
- What does 'kinging' mean? What can a kinged piece do?
- When your piece reaches the opponent's back row, it gets 'kinged' (crowned). A kinged piece can move and jump both forward and backward, while regular pieces can only move forward. Kinged pieces are significantly more powerful in both attack and defense.
- Can I chain multiple jumps? Is capturing mandatory?
- Yes, you can chain jumps! If after a jump your piece lands where it can jump again, you must continue jumping. Also, when a jump is available you must take it (mandatory capture rule) — you can't choose a regular move instead.
- How many levels or difficulty tiers does Checkers offer?
- Typically three tiers (easy, medium, hard), plus procedurally generated puzzles in some cases. Even replaying the same difficulty can produce a completely different layout.
- What can I do in Checkers if I get completely stuck?
- An undo or reset button is built in. Checkers encourages experimenting, so taking a step back is always an option without penalty.
- Can I play Checkers on my phone?
- Yes. Checkers supports mobile browsers with touch-friendly controls, so you can play anytime, anywhere.
