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Checkers (Draughts)

Checkers (Draughts)
PLAYERS
2
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Indoor
MATERIALS
HOW TO PLAY
1

Set up 12 pieces per player on the dark squares of the three rows closest to them.

2

Players move pieces diagonally forward, one square at a time.

3

Capture an opponent's piece by jumping diagonally over it into an empty square.

4

A piece reaching the far end row becomes a "king" and can move diagonally in any direction.

5

A player wins by capturing all opposing pieces or leaving the opponent with no legal moves.