Cards & board
Checkers
sorry, you have to jump!
Good old checkers on the TV: alone against the computer, one on one, or in teams. Captures are mandatory!
- 1–2 players, or in teams
- about 10 min
- All ages
Free, for good One of 8 games that stay free. No account needed.
How to play
Play alone against the computer, one on one, or in two teams that take turns moving.
On your turn, tap a piece on your phone, then where it goes. If you can jump, you must!
To win, capture all the other side's pieces or leave them no move.
the bragging rights
How to win
- Capture all the other side's pieces or leave them no move to win.
- A piece that reaches the far row becomes a king.
- It's a draw if both sides agree, or after 40 moves each without a capture.
see it before you play
A round, step by step
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The setup
Play alone against the computer, one on one, or in two teams that take turns moving.
1 / 4
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The play
On your turn, tap a piece on your phone, then where it goes. If you can jump, you must!
2 / 4
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The reveal
To win, capture all the other side's pieces or leave them no move.
3 / 4
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The scores
End of the game. Capture all the other side's pieces or leave them no move to win.
4 / 4
On the TV and on your phone
On the TV
The board, the last move and the pieces each side has captured.
On your phone
The board turned to your side, with your possible moves on your turn.
Checkers: questions
How many people can play Checkers?
1 or 2 players, or in teams. Everyone plays on their own phone, and guests never pay.
Do we need an app or controllers?
No. Open pantouflard.ca/tv on the TV (a browser, a Chromecast or a plugged-in laptop). Phones scan the code and play in their browser.
Is Checkers free?
Yes. Checkers is one of the 8 games that stay free, even after the beta.
Is it OK for kids?
Yes. Checkers suits all ages: there's no adult content.
How long does a game take?
Count on about 10 min.
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Jump them all!
Open Pantouflard on your TV, everyone scans in, and you're playing.