# Checkers — Online Board Game — Draughts & Dama vs AI, Friends

> Digital checkers game with multiple variants, AI, and online multiplayer. (iPhone/iPad app by Petros Tepoyan.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkers-online-board-game/id6782011100 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Petros Tepoyan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1504241428)
- Category: Games, Board, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 7 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China) and 2 more
- Released: 2026-06-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkers-online-board-game/id6782011100/reviews.md

## What is Checkers?

Checkers — the timeless board game, beautifully rebuilt for iPhone and iPad. Whether you call it checkers, draughts, dama or shashki, this is the cleanest way to play: four world variants, online multiplayer, eight computer opponents, a 100-level puzzle campaign and a coach that explains every move.

PLAY ONLINE
• Quick Match — jump in as a guest, no account needed
• Ranked queue — sign in with Apple and claim your unique username
• Private rooms — share an invite code and play a friend
• Server-side clocks: 3, 5 or 10 minutes, or untimed
• Built for real life: the clock pauses if your opponent disconnects, and your game survives an app relaunch — jump straight back in

FOUR WORLD VARIANTS
• American / English draughts — 8×8, forward captures
• International draughts — 10×10, flying kings, maximum capture
• Russian draughts — 8×8, flying kings, backward captures
• Turkish draughts (dama) — 8×8, orthogonal movement
Every variant has an illustrated "how to play" guide with board diagrams.

SHARPEN YOUR GAME
• 100-level puzzle campaign across all four variants
• A new Daily Puzzle every day
• 10 interactive lessons on a live board — the first three are free
• Hints that show the strongest move and tell you why
• Take-backs to undo a slip and learn from it

YOUR PERSONAL COACH
Turn on the Coach in games against the computer and every move is graded — Best, Good, Inaccuracy, Mistake or Blunder — with the reason: a hung piece, a missed two-for-one, a promotion you walked past. Blundered? The Coach offers a retry so you learn on the spot, and after the game you get a full report. The Checkers Coach subscription (US $4.99/week after a 3-day free trial; auto-renews until cancelled) unlocks all lessons, the in-game coach and unlimited hints & take-backs.

PLAY YOUR WAY
• Eight bots from Novice (800) to Grandmaster (2200) — always a fair fight, always a next rung to climb
• Pass & Play — two players, one device
• Chess-style clock for local games: 3, 5 or 10 minutes
• 5 board styles and 6 piece styles, all free
• Pick your side, with coordinates on the board

TRACK YOUR PROGRESS
• Personal rating with win / draw / loss stats and rating history
• Replay any game move by move, with notation
• Full game history on your profile

MADE WITH CARE
• Native SwiftUI — fast, fluid, with a crisp dark theme
• Satisfying sound and haptics
• Solo play, puzzles and lessons work fully offline
• No ads. No analytics. No tracking.

Every game is free to play. Hints and take-backs are optional in-app purchases, and the Coach is an optional subscription. An account is needed only for Ranked — Quick Match and private rooms work as a guest.

## Key features

- Online multiplayer (guest or ranked)
- Eight AI opponents
- Four world variants (American, International, Russian, Turkish)
- 100-level puzzle campaign
- Interactive lessons and hints
- Personal rating and game history
- Offline play for solo modes

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Take-backs | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Take-backs | $9.99 | one-time |
| 40 Take-backs | $4.99 | one-time |
| 15 Take-backs | $1.99 | one-time |
| 250 Take-backs | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| 25 Hints | $4.99 | one-time |
| 60 Hints | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10 Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| 150 Hints | $19.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about Checkers

### How many variants of Checkers does the app offer?

The app offers four distinct world variants of Checkers: American/English draughts, International draughts, Russian draughts, and Turkish draughts (dama). Each variant includes an illustrated guide explaining how to play.

### Can I play Checkers offline?

Yes, solo play, puzzles, and lessons in Checkers work fully offline. This allows you to enjoy the game without an internet connection for these modes.

### What are the online multiplayer options in Checkers?

You can play online via Quick Match as a guest, join a Ranked queue by signing in with Apple, or create Private rooms to play with friends using an invite code.

### Does Checkers have ads?

No, Checkers is ad-free. The developers state 'No ads. No analytics. No tracking.' for a clean gaming experience.

### What is the Checkers Coach subscription?

The Checkers Coach subscription, priced at US $4.99/week after a 3-day free trial, unlocks all interactive lessons, the in-game coach for move analysis, and unlimited hints and take-backs.

### How challenging are the AI opponents?

The app features eight AI bots with ratings ranging from Novice (800) to Grandmaster (2200), ensuring a fair challenge for players of all skill levels.

### What are the pricing details for hints and take-backs?

Hints and take-backs are available as optional in-app purchases. The specific pricing for these individual features is not detailed but is separate from the Coach subscription.

### What devices is Checkers available on?

Checkers is available on iPhone and iPad, utilizing native SwiftUI for a fast and fluid experience on Apple devices.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 2.1 — 2026-08-17

Online play grows up in 2.1:
• Sign in with Apple with unique usernames — or keep playing as a guest
• Pick your variant online; you're only ever paired with the same rules
• Server-side clocks (3/5/10 min or untimed) that pause if your opponent disconnects
• Games now survive shaky connections and app relaunches — jump right back in
• Faster matchmaking sheet, bug fixes and polish

### 2.0 — 2026-07-05

Multiplayer and many bug fixes

### 1.1 — 2026-07-01

Bugs and improvements

### 1.0 — 2026-06-29

No release notes.

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All apps by Petros Tepoyan: https://appshunter.io/developer/1504241428

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