Checkers, also known as draughts, is one of the most popular stategy board games out there. For fans of the game, they’ve always wanted a way to play it on the go. Well, now you can with the QuickCheckers game on Android and iOS.
So, what makes it so good?
It has both online and offline modes to play. In Quick Checkers, there is a multiplayer mode where you can challenge people from all over the world for a classic game of checkers (or “draughts,” depending on where you’re from).
The graphics and ranking system are also really well made. The board and tokens are artistic but also look realistic. There’s also an in-game chat system that allows you to talk with your friends and other players you meet in the multiplayer mode. In terms of the ranking system, you can compete at a national or global scale.
The game supports the follow international checkers rules: American, International, Brazilian, Russian, Turkish, Spanish, Italian, Czech, and Thai. These different modes provide a lot of variety to the app.
Want some tips on how to be competitive?
- Control the center
- Don’t focus on playing defensively
- Focus on getting to the end of the board
- Advance en masse
- It’s okay to sacrifice a checker if necessary
- Keep an eye out for kings
- Keep in mind the blocking option
QuickCheckers was created by GamoVation, a long-time and successful Dutch-based video game developer. The game launched in April of last year and has over 1 million downloads and a 4.5 star rating on the Google Play Store.
Download and play the modern way of checkers for free from your phone’s app store!
