Turkish draughts
Control
Initiate the experience by pressing any button or tapping the screen to dive into the action.
description
This checkers variant introduces a key distinction: all movement and capturing occurs along horizontal and vertical lines rather than diagonals, deviating from traditional gameplay. Played on a standard 64-square board, each competitor positions their 16 pieces across the second and third ranks from their side, creating dense frontline formations. Matches unfold through strategic orthogonal advances, with players outmaneuvering opponents by blocking paths or eliminating pieces through linear jumps. Multiple playstyles are supported—compete against adaptive AI, challenge a local opponent sharing your device, or test skills against global rivals in online multiplayer. Spectators can observe live matches, analyze tactics in real time, and even interactively influence games by visually demonstrating proposed moves directly on the board interface. This innovative twist on classic mechanics emphasizes positional control and tactical wall-building, rewarding players who master coordinated vertical and horizontal offensives.
