Turkish Draughts
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Reflex Games · 5-10📘 How to Play Turkish Draughts
Turkish draughts is played on an 8×8 board with 16 men each, set on the second and third rows. Men move one square forward or sideways, never backward. If an enemy piece stands next to you with an empty square behind it, jump over it to capture; one jump can continue into several captures. Capturing is mandatory, and the line that captures the most pieces must be taken. A man reaching the last row becomes a king (dama): it moves any distance in all four directions and captures from afar. You win when the opponent has no pieces or no moves left.
🧠 What it builds
This game targets foresight and forced-move logic. Short, regular sessions (10-15 minutes a day) work better than one long sitting.
📱 Where it runs
Works in the browser on phone, tablet and desktop — no install, no sign-up. Turn the phone sideways and the layout rearranges itself, keeping every control finger-sized.
🎯 Who it is for
Designed for ages 7-12. Younger children can play with an adult, older ones on their own.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How is Turkish draughts different from checkers?
In checkers pieces move diagonally; in Turkish draughts they move forward and sideways, every square is used and each side has 16 men instead of 12. Captured pieces are removed immediately, so the same piece can never be jumped twice in one move.
Is capturing really mandatory?
Yes. When a capture is available the game only shows capturing moves; tapping another piece brings up a "must capture" warning. If several capture lines exist, only those taking the most pieces are offered.
How does the king move?
A king (★) slides any number of squares forward, back, left or right, and can jump a distant piece to land on any empty square behind it. Getting a king usually decides the game — but do not rush to the last row unprotected.
How strong is the computer?
It thinks two moves ahead and tries to keep its piece count. Beginners can beat it; as you win you learn to count exchanges.
Are the squares small in landscape on a phone?
An 8×8 board only fits landscape phones with 33-36 pixel squares, which is why the game suggests holding the phone upright — then the squares become finger-sized.
