- Publication date
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1996
- Topics
- Windows games, Vintage computer games, Board games
- Item Size
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134.1K
The players take turns in making their move, with black playing first. In the beginning of the game, each player has 12 stones, which can move diagonally forward. A capture is possible, if there is an enemy stone in diagonally before a stone and the field behind the enemy stone is empty. In a similar way, multiple captures are possible. If you are able to capture a stone, you must do so. Once a stone reaches the other side of the board, it promotes to a king. Kings can move and capture forward and backward.The game is over when one of the players cannot move anymore. In that case, he loses the game.
The game belongs to the two-person full information class of board games (other examples include tic-tac-toe, connect four and chess), which means that, assuming both players will play perfectly, the outcome of the game is already decided. In the case of checkers, the outcome of the game has not yet been calculated, due to the enormous amount of possible moves. Efforts to solve the game are under way however, the computer program chinook already being stronger than all human players.
- Addeddate
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2017-06-30 07:11:55
- Identifier
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CHECKERS_201706
- License
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freeware
- Scanner
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Internet Archive HTML5 Uploader 1.6.3
- Year
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1996
Another thing that really makes Checkers v0.91 enjoyable for me is how it manages to stay interesting even after playing it multiple times. Many games feel repetitive after a while, but here, the experience still feels fresh because of the small details and different ways you can approach the gameplay. As you continue playing, you naturally start improving and understanding the mechanics better, which makes everything feel more rewarding. I also appreciate the balance the game maintains—it’s not too difficult, but it’s not too easy either. You can play it casually for a short break or spend longer sessions without getting bored. That flexibility is one of the biggest reasons why I keep coming back to Checkers v0.91. Overall, it’s the kind of game that doesn’t just entertain you for a moment, but actually gives you a consistently enjoyable experience every time you play.
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