Checkers

Checkers - Play Online 🕹️

Engage in a timeless classic with our Checkers game, now available to play online and completely free! Whether on your phone or computer, you're in for a treat with our simplified interface and intuitive gameplay. Perfect for both beginners and seasoned players, this game offers a seamless experience that guides you through every move with helpful computer prompts. Sharpen your strategic skills and enjoy the satisfying click of each move in this beloved board game.

Game tips

To excel in Checkers, focus on controlling the center of the board. This strategic position offers more mobility and control over the game. Always look for opportunities to double jump, and try to advance your pieces to the opponent’s side to crown them as kings. Kings have the advantage of moving both forwards and backwards, giving you a tactical edge.

How to play

Getting started with Checkers is easy. Select a piece you wish to move by clicking on it. The game will highlight possible moves, allowing you to follow the prompts. Move your pieces diagonally to capture your opponent's pieces by jumping over them. The objective is to either capture all of your opponent's pieces or block them so they cannot move.

How to play Checkers for free?

You can play Checkers for free on Playgama. Take a look at our huge selection of free online games, including Checkers and lots of other great titles.

Controls

Use your mouse or touchpad to select and move pieces. Click on a piece to select it, and click on a highlighted square to move it there. For mobile devices, simply tap the screen to make your moves.

History or origin

Checkers, also known as Draughts, is a strategy board game with origins dating back to ancient Egypt, around 3000 BC. The modern form of the game emerged in France during the 12th century, called “Fierges” or “Ferses.” It evolved into the game we know today, with several variations including Russian Checkers, which this game is modeled after.

Description of the game or theme

Checkers is a simple yet deeply strategic game where players aim to eliminate all their opponent’s pieces or block them from making a move. The game is played on an 8x8 board with 12 pieces per player. Pieces move diagonally and can capture opponent pieces by jumping over them. The game becomes more exciting as pieces get crowned into kings, gaining the ability to move backward and forward, adding an extra layer of strategy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I play Checkers on my phone? A: Yes, you can play Checkers on both your phone and computer.
Q: Is Checkers free to play? A: Absolutely, Checkers is completely free to play on Playgama.
Q: Do I need to know the rules to play? A: No, the game provides helpful prompts, making it easy for beginners to learn and enjoy.
Q: How do I crown a piece? A: Move a piece to the opponent’s back row to crown it as a king, which then can move both forwards and backwards.
Q: Can I play against the computer? A: Yes, you can play against computer opponents at different difficulty levels.