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Strategy · two players
Draughts
British draughts on the classic eight-by-eight board. Play the computer at one of three levels, or a friend sharing the screen. A capture is compulsory whenever one is available.
Opponent
Computer
A friend, same screen
How to play
Tap one of your pieces, then a highlighted square to move it. Ordinary men step one square diagonally forward, and a piece reaching the far row is crowned and can then move in either direction.
If an enemy piece can be jumped, you must jump it. Keep tapping the highlighted squares to carry a run of jumps through to the end.
Take every opposing piece, or leave your opponent with no legal move, and the game is yours. “Take back” undoes your latest move together with the reply.
A tip
Hold on to your back row for as long as possible, because it stops the other side from getting a king.
Once you are a piece up, trade down, and keep your men near the centre.