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Grandpa's Checkers is a free game of checkers (draughts) to play against the computer, against someone online, or with a friend on the same screen. It runs on the website at grandpascheckers.com, in its desktop app, and in the iPad app.

Getting help

Something not working, or a question the answers below don't cover? Email checkers@termini.me and say which you are using (the website, or the app on which device), and we will get back to you.

Quick answers

How do I play?

The rules are on the How to Play page, and in the game under Help ▸ How to Play. In the iPad app, it is Help ▸ Rules of Checkers.

Can I play the computer without a connection?

Yes, in the iPad app: the computer plays on your device, so a game against it needs no connection. Playing someone online does.

Can people send me messages?

Only short ready-made phrases, picked from a list, such as "Good luck!" or "Good game". There is nothing to type. You can switch chat off, and then your opponent's messages are not shown.

What if another player is a problem?

You can switch chat off, and you can always resign and leave the game. Players have no usernames, so to report one, email checkers@termini.me with the date and time of the game and what happened. We read every report and act on it where we can.

Do I need an account?

No, you don't need an account to play. Your settings and your win and loss record are kept on your own device.