Draughts

Long Description:

In the game the British Draughts version of the rules are being used. It is possible to have either a two players game, or a player vs computer. The latter version includes difficulty setting option. The highest setting will pose quite a challenge even for experienced players. Main objective is to capture or immobilise all enemy pieces. The player that first succeeds in this is considered the winner and the game ends.

Controls:

Pieces move diagonally over adjacent black fields. An ordinary piece can become a queen if it reaches the opponent's edge of the board. Queens can move both forwards and backwards, while ordinary pieces move only forward. To capture the enemy piece you have to jump over it and land on an empty square directly behind it. The player can change difficulty level for single player games. The player can also select his set of pieces for the single-player mode. Unfinished game can later be resumed. All custom settings are stored in memory.

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Mobile Games Market

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