Draughts Online: Play Draft Game Free (10×10 and 8×8)
Draughts, or Draft as Nigerians call it, has been played on street corners and in barbershops for generations, and Nigeria competes at the African Draughts Championship.
Play the big 10×10 board with flying kings and maximum-capture rules, or the classic 8×8 checkers. The computer has three levels, and you can play a friend on the same phone.
How to play Draughts
- Pieces move one square diagonally forward onto dark squares.
- Jump over an opponent’s piece to capture it. Captures are compulsory.
- On the 10×10 board you must take the most pieces possible, and you can capture backwards.
- Reach the far row to crown a king. Kings on 10×10 fly across any number of squares.
- Win by capturing or blocking all your opponent’s pieces.
Controls
Tap a pieceSee its moves
Tap a squareMove there
FAQ
Is Draft the same as draughts?
Yes. Draft is the common Nigerian name for draughts.
What are flying kings?
In 10×10 African and international draughts, a king can move and capture along a whole diagonal, not just one square.
Are captures compulsory?
Yes. If you can capture, you must, and on 10×10 you must take the most pieces possible.
