Checkers
American checkers: move diagonally, jump to capture and crown your pieces.
Multiplayer Board & card 2 players Elo rating
How to play
- Standard American checkers on the dark squares.
- Move diagonally forward one square, or jump an adjacent opponent piece to capture it.
- Capturing is mandatory whenever it's available, and you must keep jumping with the same piece if another capture opens up.
- Reach the far row to king a piece (kings move/capture in any diagonal direction).
- Win by capturing all opposing pieces or leaving your opponent with no legal move.
Rankings
This game keeps an Elo rating for every player.
Questions about Checkers
How many people can play Checkers?
2 players. You can queue for other players online or invite friends.
Can I play Checkers on my own?
It is an online game, so you play against other people. Friends can join you, or you can queue for a match.
Is Checkers ranked?
Yes. It keeps an Elo rating for every player, shown on the Checkers leaderboard.
How long does a game take?
A game usually takes somewhere around 5 to 15 minutes. This is a rule of thumb for board & card games, not an exact figure.
Is Checkers good for beginners?
It rewards practice, but the rules are short. Read How to play above and try a first game - nobody expects to win straight away.
What if my connection drops during a match?
The match pauses for up to 30 seconds. The app logs you back in by itself and puts you straight back into the game.
Can I practise against the computer?
Not yet - only Tic-Tac-Toe, Battleship and Rock Paper Scissors have that so far.
What do I get for playing?
Coins, which you can spend on cosmetic things such as name colours and themes. They are never connected to real money.
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- Open the Quorix folder and run Quorix.exe
- If Windows warns you, choose More info, then Run anyway