Draughts

The classic game of draughts (checkers) on a 3D wooden board. Jump over your opponent's pieces, crown your kings and capture them all. Free to play in your browser.

Board · 2 players · Free · No download · Phone and PC

About Draughts

Draughts, also called checkers, is one of the oldest and best-loved board games in the world. On KarnoGames you play it on a beautiful 3D wooden board against another player, and a match starts in seconds.

Move a piece with one tap, or drag it to its square. Every move is checked by the rules, so you can focus on your plan. As you play more matches your level grows, from Rookie to Challenger to Expert.

How to play Draughts

1. The game is played on an 8×8 board. Each player starts with 12 pieces on the dark squares. Dark moves first.
2. Pieces move one square diagonally forward. You capture by jumping over an enemy piece to the empty square behind it, forward or backward.
3. Captures are compulsory: if you can capture, you must. After a jump, keep jumping if you can.
4. A piece that ends its turn on the far row becomes a king. Kings are 'flying kings': they move any distance along a diagonal and can capture from far away.
5. Win by capturing all of your opponent's pieces or by leaving them with no move. You have 30 seconds for each move.

Controls

Computer

• Click a piece, then a square: Move
• Drag a piece: Move

Phone and tablet

• Tap a piece, then a square: Move
• Drag a piece: Move

Features

• A beautiful 3D wooden board with real-looking pieces and crowned kings
• Flying kings and compulsory captures
• Quick matches that start in seconds, with opponents that match your skill
• Move hints that show where a piece can go
• Player levels: Rookie, Challenger and Expert
• Rematch after every game, and KarnoGames coins for playing

Tips

• Keep your back row full for as long as you can. It stops your opponent from making kings.
• Try to trade pieces when you are ahead.
• Look for moves that force your opponent into a capture that helps you.

Tags: Draughts, Checkers, Board game, Strategy, 2 player, Multiplayer, 3D

Draughts: questions and answers

Is draughts the same as checkers?

Yes. Draughts is the British name and checkers is the American name for the same family of games.

Can I play draughts online for free?

Yes. Draughts on KarnoGames is free. Press Play and a match starts. No download is needed.

Do I have to capture in draughts?

Yes. In this game captures are compulsory. If you can jump an enemy piece, you must.

Can I play on my phone?

Yes. Draughts works on phones, tablets and computers, in the browser.

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