Internet Checkers
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Just like playing chess online, finding places to play Internet checkers can be just as easy. Checkers is a very simple game to play over the Internet and rarely do you need individual software to run the game. Most sites already have some kind of format in place, whether it's Java or Flashed-based, so all it takes is a couple of clicks of the button and you are soon matching up with an opponent for some hot Internet checkers action. One major rule of thumb: don't quit the game if you are losing. This is considered rude and inconsiderate, and if you plan on being ranked on the site (as most do), this will not bode well for you when you are looking for challenges.
MSN Games
To find a decent amount of Internet checkers players, visit MSN Games Zone. You can seek out players or friends to play or you can let the MSN Game engine find a player for you. There are four different types of checkers you can play: standard, short, rated, and suicide (getting rid of your pieces first). The interface is easy to maneuver and you can even save your games to study at a later date.
Gamesville
This Java-based Internet checkers version at Gamesville lets you earn rewards points to enter contests. Only the regular version of checkers is represented at this site, but you can find a lot of players on at one time. If you are looking for a better chance to find a challenging opponent, then try Gamesville.
Pogo
Probably the most popular site to play Internet checkers is Pogo. Like Gamesville, you can earn tokens for the Pogo site to enter contests and drawing. In their checkers game, you earn double tokens for multiple jumps.
Internet Checkers Program with Windows
If you are the large majority that has Windows, then you already have a program on your computer that can link you to the Internet to find players. The program is called…wait for it…Internet Checkers. It's very easy to operate: just load it up and wait for it to find a player online. Maybe you're a huge Google fan. If you have an account with Google, either through Gmail or some other Google means, then you can customize your Google experience via iGoogle. Once you do that, you can add the Checkers gadget to your personal iGoogle page. When you wish to play, click "Start a New Game" and you are off and playing. With the popularity of Google, you are bound to find someone pretty fast.
Against the Computer
ZDaily Checkers
Do you just need to pass a few moments away at work or home but don't want to play an actual person? Real people can be unpredictable because they quit randomly or you may not even find someone to play. Go to Zdaily and just play a Flash checkers game over the Internet. There's nothing fancy about this version of the game. Just move a piece and wait and move another piece…you get the idea.
Think.com Checkers
Thinks.com checkers game is Java-based and very similar in simplicity as ZDaily's version, but you are able to select a few skill levels against the computer.
It's Your Turn
At Its Your Turn, you use your web browser to make your Internet checkers move. It's a web-based site so there is no rush to make your move. You can find many variants of checkers, but the standard version is the most popular one. They also sponsor monthly tournaments, with moves needing to be made within a few days. If you don't have a membership, you are limited to 15 checker moves per day; otherwise you have unlimited moves.
If you don't think that checkers has the strategy that chess does, then visit one of the above sites to find an opponent or hone your checkers skills because it's not all about jumping anymore.
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