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TV Checkers
Classic Checkers built for television screens. Play against the computer or pass the remote in two-player mode.
- Players
- 1 or 2 players · 1 TV remote or phones
- Controller
- TV remote or Phone as controller
- Mode
- Solo · Multiplayer
- Good for
- Everyone
About TV Checkers
Classic Draughts / Checkers rendered with high-contrast wooden boards, kings crowns, and clear jump indications for comfortable viewing from the sofa.
Includes single-player against computer AI or head-to-head mode with TV remote or connected phone controllers.
How to play
- 1
Use arrow keys to highlight your piece and press OK to pick it up.
- 2
Move diagonally forward to an empty square, or jump over an opponent piece to capture it.
- 3
Reach the opposite side of the board to crown your piece into a King.
Controls
- Arrow keys (◀ ▶ ▲ ▼) — Navigate squares
- OK / Enter — Select checker and confirm move or jump
- Back — Deselect or open game controls
How to Connect Your Phone as a Controller
Turn any smartphone into a wireless game controller in under 30 seconds — no app install or account needed:
- 1
Open TV Checkers on your television screen to display the room pairing QR code.
- 2
Scan the QR code with your iPhone or Android camera to open the instant browser controller.
- 3
Enter a player nickname. Your phone connects directly to the TV session with real-time private controls.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can two people play Checkers on one TV remote?
- Yes. Two players can sit together on the sofa and alternate turns using a single TV remote control.
- Can we play Checkers using phones as controllers?
- Yes. Scan the on-screen QR code to use smartphones as synchronized wireless controllers with private touch moves.
- Does TV Checkers support flying kings and multiple jumps?
- Yes. The engine fully enforces mandatory captures, multi-jump chains, flying kings, and board rotation.
- Is there an AI computer opponent for solo practice?
- Yes. TV Checkers includes 3 tactical AI tiers (Easy, Medium, Hard) that calculate moves in real-time on your TV.
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