About the Game

Checkers (Draughts) is a classic two-player strategy game played on an 8x8 board. Move diagonally, jump to capture, and crown your pieces to gain advantage. Simple to learn, satisfying to master.

Basic Rules

1. 1Played on the dark squares of an 8x8 board.
2. 2Each player starts with 12 pieces on their side.
3. 3Pieces move diagonally forward one square at a time.
4. 4Capture by jumping over an adjacent opponent piece to an empty square.
5. 5Multiple jumps in one turn are allowed (and mandatory if available).
6. 6A piece reaching the far row becomes a King and can move backward.
7. 7The player who captures all opponent pieces or blocks all moves wins.

Frequently asked questions

How do you play Checkers?

You can play Checkers right here in your browser: open a public table on this page or invite friends to a private room, and the board updates live for everyone as turns are taken. The numbered list above walks through the 7 core steps — setup, turn order, legal moves and how a round ends. You can also practise against bots first, then switch to real opponents whenever you want.

How many players can play Checkers?

2 players

Is Checkers free to play on LUDOCCA?

Yes. Checkers is free to play on LUDOCCA. Create an account, join a public room, or invite friends to a private match — no download required.

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