Play Checkers is an Australian checkers website in development, created to make this classic strategy game approachable for beginners and interesting for experienced players. We are building a browser-based game alongside accessible learning resources.
Our purpose
We want to bring together a clean online checkers board, straightforward explanations of the rules and useful ways to build your skills. The emphasis is on readable design, clear game feedback and strategy rather than unnecessary complexity.
What you can explore today
The website currently offers an illustrated how-to-play guide, an overview of planned bot difficulty settings and a demonstration leaderboard. The homepage board, sign-up forms, matches and progression features are previews. They do not yet accept real games or store player results.
Which version of checkers do we cover?
Our educational material focuses on English draughts, also called American checkers, played on an 8×8 board with 12 pieces per side. Ordinary pieces move forward diagonally, captures are mandatory and kings move in both diagonal directions. This differs from some international and regional draughts variants.
Who is Play Checkers for?
First-time players can learn how pieces move, how to capture and when kings are crowned. Returning players can refresh their understanding of forced jumps, positioning and endgames. Anyone interested in the planned online game can explore the developing interface.
Our development approach
We aim to make the eventual game usable on desktop, tablet and mobile, with understandable rules and honest descriptions of available features. Planned computer opponents, player accounts, achievements and rankings will be described as previews until they work.
Feedback and corrections
Spotted a rules explanation that needs clarifying, an accessibility issue or a problem with the website? Visit our contact page to learn how to share feedback. We welcome clear reports that help improve the project.