American rules · Mandatory captures
Checkers
Move forward, complete every required jump, and crown a king before the computer closes the board.
- Turn
- You
- Moves
- 0
- Level
- Standard
Quick rules
Captures are mandatoryIf any red piece can jump, an ordinary move is unavailable. A multiple jump must be completed.
Men move forwardUncrowned pieces move and capture diagonally forward. Kings can move and capture in both directions.
Crowning ends the turnA man reaching the far row becomes a king, but cannot continue jumping until its next turn.
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