You can debate for a while over whether card games or board games came first, but the latter has just 💶 as much lastability as proven by Checkers Online. This game may be older than Chess and is considered much easier 💶 to learn. However, don't fall into the trap of thinking that it's easier to win as it requires just as 💶 much strategic thinking as its more complex counterpart. Checkers definitely lets you take your time and each piece having the 💶 same moves means that every single one is powerful. This means that it's worthwhile to hold onto as many as 💶 you can as you advance.
About Checkers Online
The appeal of board games is their lax nature. This isn't to say that 💶 they can't get very active, intense, or competitive, but they're mainly built for players to take as much time as 💶 they want. Checkers has always had a design made for easy absorption and interaction but can challenge your strategic thinking 💶 as much as any complex modern board game. There are always more options than may be readily apparent and the 💶 challenge is to try and find all of them before deciding to make your move. Only then can you hope 💶 to appreciate every part of the game.
How to Play
Checkers Online is a 3D competitive board game that you play with 💶 the mouse. The game begins with you choosing whether to play as the white or black pieces. No matter which 💶 you choose, the white side always moves first. The game uses standard Checkers rules and is arranged on an 8 💶 by 8 board. Each piece can only move forward, but must either move one spot diagonally on the left or 💶 on the right. To move a piece, click on it and then choose the highlighted spot you want it to 💶 move.
In order to take the opponent's pieces, your piece needs to jump over them diagonally. This can only be done 💶 if the opposing piece is occupying a diagonal space in front of one of your pieces and the diagonal space 💶 behind them is open. As a result, consecutive jumps are also possible. If one of your pieces makes it to 💶 the last row on the other side of the board, that piece becomes a King and gains the ability to 💶 move diagonally backward or forward. To win the game, you must eliminate all of your opponent's pieces.
Tips and Tricks
Even though 💶 the pieces have limited movement, there is a fair amount of maneuverability when you consider all of your pieces as 💶 one force. As you move pieces forward, be sure to cover holes in your side to avoid multiple jumps from 💶 the opponent. Be wary of letting your pieces get trapped on the left or right sides of the board.
Game Details
Developer: 💶 Arthur Samuel (creator of the original game)
Platforms: Web Browser (PC and mobile), iOS, and Android
Languages: English
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FAQ
Can I play Checkers 💶 Online with friends?
Despite the title, you'll only be able to play single-player games against the computer. However, certain app versions 💶 will allow you to play games against other players.
Is Checkers really easier than Chess?
Simply due to the fact that Chess 💶 has multiple kinds of pieces with different behaviors that allow for various strategies, Checkers is generally considered much easier to 💶 learn and play.
Games similar to Checkers Online
This game has quite a lot of coverage having its own category in Checkers 💶 Games but also fits in Board Games on GamePix. They also have games like Checkers Legend, Reversi, Uno Online, and 💶 3D Chess.
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