How to play
How to play American Checkers
American Checkers (English draughts) is free in the browser on Play Online Games. Red moves first. Jumps are mandatory. Kings move one square, not flying kings.
Steps
- Red moves first. Men move one square diagonally forward.
- If a jump is available, you have to take it. Multi-jumps stay with the same piece.
- Reach the last row to crown a king. Kings move one diagonal square in any direction.
- Capture every opponent piece, or leave them with no legal move, to win.
- Play against the browser opponent on the same page. No download and no account.
Questions
Is American Checkers free?
Yes. Play it in the browser on Play Online Games. No download and no account.
Are jumps mandatory?
Yes. If a man or king can jump, that capture is required. You cannot pass it up to make another move.
Do kings fly in this Checkers?
No. This is American Checkers. Kings move one diagonal square, not the long flying-king rule from international draughts.