Atari 2600

Checkers

Checkers is a computerized version of the popular board game and follows the same rules; the object of the game is to remove all of your opponents pieces from the 8x8 game board. This is accomplished by moving your pieces diagonally forward on the board; an opponents piece is removed from play if one of your pieces jumps over it (if any of your pieces are able to jump an opponents piece, you must make that move). When beginning the game pieces can only move in a diagonal forward direction until they reach the other side of the board; that piece then becomes "kinged" allowing movement both forwards and backwards. The game can be played by one player against the computer (with three skill leve...

Genre: Board Games
Year: 1980
Developer: Activision, Inc.
Publisher: Activision, Inc.
Players: 2

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P2P Netplay available on compatible cores

Achievements

9 achievements · 67 total points

Checkers Journeyman Win a game on mode 2 on intermediate difficulty
10 pts
King of the Checkerboard Win a game on mode 3 on expert difficulty
25 pts
Jumpman Jump over an opponent's piece
1 pts
Regicide Jump over an opponent's king
3 pts
Sitting Upon Their Throne King a piece
3 pts
Red Victory Win a game using the red pieces
5 pts
White Victory Win a game using the white pieces
5 pts
Speedy Victory Win a game in 30 moves or less
10 pts
Checkers Novice Win a game on mode 1 on novice difficulty
5 pts

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Checkers frequently asked questions

How do I play Checkers online with a friend?

Checkers (Atari 2600) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:

Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.

How do I play Checkers on PC?

Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Checkers in the Atari 2600 library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.

Does Checkers netplay lag?

Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.

Does Checkers have achievements?

Yes, Checkers has 9 achievements worth 67 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play Checkers for free?

Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.

Play Checkers on Etera

Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.