Turkish draughts

Played: 4 times.

Description

The main feature is that moves and captures with checkers are made horizontally and vertically, and not diagonally, as in most popular types of checkers. Accordingly, the initial arrangement of checkers is different. On a 64-cell board, opponents place their 16 checkers on all cells of the second and third horizontals. You can play the game with artificial intelligence, with another person on one device, or with an opponent online in multiplayer mode. You can also watch other players play, act as a spectator, or suggest your own version of the next move to the player by making it on the board.

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Instructions

🎮 How to Play

Turkish Draughts is an exciting twist on classic checkers, played on an 8x8 board with 16 pieces per player. Unlike traditional checkers, pieces move horizontally or vertically (never diagonally) to adjacent empty squares. Capture opponents by jumping over their pieces—landing on the next empty cell removes theirs from play. Multiple jumps in one turn are allowed! Crown a piece by reaching the far row to create a "King," which can move and jump backward. The goal? Capture all enemy pieces or block their moves entirely. With simple rules but deep strategy, every match is a thrilling battle of wits!

🕹️ Controls

• Mouse (Desktop): Click and drag pieces to move or tap to select and click destination.
• Touchscreen (Mobile): Tap a piece to select, then tap the target square to move.
• Keyboard Shortcuts: Use arrow keys to navigate the board (if supported) and Enter to confirm moves.
• Undo Move: Some versions allow "Ctrl+Z" or an undo button to reverse actions.
• Menu Navigation: Escape key or on-screen buttons for settings/pause.

🎯 Objectives

Your mission in Turkish Draughts is to eliminate all opponent pieces or trap them with no legal moves. Short-term, focus on controlling the board center and forcing captures. Long-term, aim to promote pieces to Kings for versatile attacks. Wins come from aggressive jumps, smart sacrifices, and anticipating enemy moves. Multiplayer matches reward adaptability, while AI battles test your strategic mastery. Can you outmaneuver every challenger?

💡 Pro Tips

• 🎪 Master Forced Captures: Always take jumps when possible—it’s mandatory and weakens foes fast!
• ⚡ King Early, King Often: Prioritize crowning pieces; Kings dominate with backward mobility.
• 💰 Trade Wisely: Sacrifice single pieces to gain positional advantage or create multi-jump opportunities.
• 🏆 Control the Edges: Corner placements limit opponent movement and set up surprise attacks.
• 🔍 Predict Opponents: Plan 2-3 moves ahead, especially in late-game scenarios where every piece counts.

With these strategies, you’ll climb from novice to Turkish Draughts champion