Play Checkers

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Play Checkers Game for Kids Video Game Play Instructions

• Starting the Game
  • On the welcome screen, select a game mode to begin.
  • Select the gear button on the top right corner to open the following options:
    • Speaker button: Turn the game’s audio on or off.
    • Enlarge button: Switch between windowed and full screen modes.
• Game Controls
  • Desktop
    • With your mouse:
      • Left click on a piece.
      • Left click on a space to move the piece.
  • Touchscreen devices
    • With your fingers:
      • Tap on a piece to select it.
      • Tap on a space to move the piece.
  • Controls and indicators
    • The number of pieces each player has captured is shown on either side of the board.
    • The gear button on the top right corner of the screen contains the following options:
      • Speaker button
      • Enlarge button
      • Exit button: Quit the game and return to the welcome screen.
• Game Play
  • Setting up:
    • Choose a game mode on the welcome screen:
      • Classic: It’s a standard version of checkers played on an 8 x 8 grid.
      • Custom: Increase the size of your playing field from 8×8 (12 pieces each), to 10×10 (20 pieces each), or 12×12 (30 pieces each).
    • Choose the number of players:
      • 1 player: Challenge the computer.
      • 2 player: Go against a friend and take turns.
    • Customize your game:
      • Choose whether you’re playing as the light or dark piece.
      • Pick out a color scheme for your pieces.
  • Basic rules
    • Objective
      • Capture all of your opponent’s pieces on the board.
    • Movement
      • In most cases, you can only move one space forward diagonally.
      • You can move 2 or more spaces if and only if you are capturing pieces.
        • If you can make a move which captures a piece you must make that move.
      • King pieces can move forward and backward.
        • To make a piece a king, it must reach the other side of the board.
        • You can have as many kings as you can.
      • The game helpfully highlights the pieces you must move to
    • Captures
      • There must be an empty space between you and the piece you intend to capture.
      • A piece in front of another piece cannot be captured.
      • In certain situations, you can capture more than 2 pieces at once, by landing after the first piece and continuing your turn again.
  • Tips
    • Go on the offensive.
      • It is a common beginner’s mistake to put your pieces as close to the edge as possible.
        • Although it keeps your opponent from capturing your pieces early on, it also puts you at a marked disadvantage by limiting your ability to make moves later in the game.
        • A defensive play keeps you from capturing your opponents pieces or forces you to rely on forced moves, which often work against you.
      • Offensive plays turn the tide in your favor by overwhelming your opponent and reducing the number of pieces they have.
        • Control the center of the board early.
    • Don’t hesitate to sacrifice pieces when needed.
    • Move all your pieces out of your home row early in the game.
      • By moving most of your pieces to the front, you create plenty of situations where they are well defended.
      • Moving your pieces early increases the chance of one of your pieces becoming a king.
    • Watch out for forced moves.
      • Forced moves are moves you must take. This is usually a capture.
      • Often, a forced move would put you in a disadvantage within the opponent’s turn.
        • e.g. when you take one piece, it opens up the opponent to take that piece (or two, or three).
    • Have at least one of your pieces made king immediately.
      • Kings have a movement advantage over regular pieces.
      • Having more kings can help you capture more pieces from more directions.
• Target Audience
  • The game is suited for players who like to play checkers games.
  • The game has no adult themed content.

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