# Checkers and Draughts

> Global Checkers and Draughts game collection with single and multiplayer options. (iPhone/iPad app by Uwe Meier.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkers-and-draughts/id400196847 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Uwe Meier](https://appshunter.io/developer/303314095)
- Category: Games, Board, Family
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.40/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 22 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 30 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-11-20
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkers-and-draughts/id400196847/reviews.md

## What is Checkers and Draughts?

Game Highlights:
- Variety of different Checkers/Draughts games from all over the world
- Play against computer
- Play against others on same device

available games:
(1) Free Package
    - American Checkers
    - Philippines Draughts
    - Pool Checkers
    
(2) Game Pak 1:
    - International Draughts
    - Italian Checkers
    - Frisian Checkers
    - Russian Draughts 8x8
    - Russian Draughts 10x8

(3) Game Pak 2:
    - Brazilian Draughts
    - Spanish Checkers
    - Malaysian Checkers 8x8
    - Malaysian Checkers 10x10

(4) Game Pak 4: (iPad only)
    - Canadian Draughts 12x12
    - Malaysian Checkers 12x12


Checkers or Draughts, as it is known in Great Britain, has ancient roots. It is thought that the earliest form of checkers was a game discovered in an archeological dig at Ur in Iraq. Carbon dating makes it appear that this game was played around 3000 B.C. However, the game used a slightly different board, a different number of pieces and no one is quite certain of the exact rules.

In Ancient Egypt a game called Alquerque, which had a 5X5 board was a common and much played game. Historians have traced it as far back as 1400 B.C. It was a game of such popularity that it was played all over the western world for thousands of years.

Around 1100 a Frenchman got the idea of playing the game on a chess board. This meant expanding the number of pieces to 12 on a side. It was then called "Fierges" or "Ferses". It was soon found that making jumps mandatory made the game more challenging. The French called this version "Jeu Force". The older version was considered more of a social game for women and was called "Le Jeu Plaisant De Dames".

Now the rules for checkers were set and the game was exported to England and America. In Great Britain the game was called "Draughts". Books were written on the game in Spain as early as the mid 1500's and in England a mathematician name William Payne wrote his own treatise on Draughts in 1756.

Over the years, many countries developed their own version of checkers/draughts and adjusted the rules, board size and color of pieces. They all share the same principal of rules, but added new rules or modified existing ones.

In Checkers and Draughts you find a variety of different checkers/draught games from all over the world. You can play the games either against the computer, other playes on  the same device or you can connect to other devices (iPod Touch, iPhone or iPad) through the bluetooth connection and play against players on other devices.

## Key features

- Multiple Checkers/Draughts variations
- Play against AI
- Local multiplayer (same device)
- Bluetooth multiplayer
- Historical game information

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Game Pak 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Game Pak 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Game Pak 3 (iPad Only) | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 22)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkers-and-draughts/id400196847/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Can’t purchase game pack 3 (for iPad)

*2025-05-01, version 2.2*

I’m purchasing this through iPad, why can’t I buy this?

### 1/5 — Pretty poor

*2014-03-16, version 1.5*

It won't let me take legitimate moves/captures, when it is dammed obvious the opportunity is available to do so. Very frustrating. I feel as though this game is rigged in favour of the computer.

### 3/5 — Pretty good games, a few bugs, like hard setting Philipene draughts doesn't work but lots of fun

*2013-04-11*

Game says that I can purchase extra game pacs to remove adds. Package number 3 offers Canadian checkers, on a 12 x 12 square board, which I have been trying unsuccessfully to buy. The App Store does not list anything on a 12 x 12 board.  In fact, I can't buy anything from this site and the email address for the developer is bogus.

### 4/5 — Good app

*2013-03-02, version 1.5*

Nice to have different variations to play

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2013-01-20, version 1.5*

The worst game I have ever played

### 1/5 — Rubbish

*2012-12-16, version 1.5*

Most useless game i have ever downloaded. Don't waste your time on this game always freezing and crashing.

### 1/5 — Bloody cheating $&!! !

*2012-11-11*

This game is totally rigged! You are permitted to make any move that will benefit yourself. This game is being deleted. I was hoping for so much more.

### 3/5 — Average game

*2012-08-11*

Overall fun game, seems rigged at times and cheats for the computer (forces your king to take a double jump but when you set their king up for a double jump and capture it only jumps one time to evade capture)

### 1/5 — Постоянно вылетает

*2012-03-03*

Не стабильно работает

### 1/5 — Awful!

*2011-11-26, version 1.4*

Terrible app, if I could I wouldnt have given it any stars. Completely pointless as when you are winning computer moves same piece back and forth. Poor.

## Frequently asked questions about Checkers and Draughts

### What game modes does Checkers and Draughts offer?

Checkers and Draughts allows you to play against the computer, against another player on the same device, or connect via Bluetooth to play against players on other devices.

### How many different versions of Checkers are available?

The app features a variety of global Checkers and Draughts games, including American Checkers, Philippines Draughts, Pool Checkers, International Draughts, Italian Checkers, Frisian Checkers, Russian Draughts, Brazilian Draughts, Spanish Checkers, and Malaysian Checkers.

### Is Checkers and Draughts free to play?

Yes, Checkers and Draughts is free to download and play. Additional game packs are available for purchase within the app.

### What devices is Checkers and Draughts compatible with?

Checkers and Draughts is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. A specific game pack is noted as being iPad only.

### What is the age rating for Checkers and Draughts?

The app has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger players and families.

### When was Checkers and Draughts last updated?

The latest version of Checkers and Draughts was released on November 10, 2017, with the initial release date being November 20, 2010.

### What is the user rating for Checkers and Draughts?

Checkers and Draughts has an average rating of 3.4 stars based on 8 user ratings.

### Can I play Checkers and Draughts offline?

Yes, you can play against the computer or another player on the same device without an internet connection.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2 — 2017-11-10

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

updated for iPhone X
bug fixes

### 2.1 — 2016-02-04

bug fixes

### 2.0 — 2015-09-20

- better iPad support
- bug fixes

### 1.5 — 2012-12-11

code optimization and fixed crashes

### 1.4.2 — 2012-10-12

updated for iOS 6
added support for iPhone 5 screen
bug fixes

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