Crown Hop Checkers is the classic game of checkers, also called draughts, played on an 8 by 8 board with the usual American rules. Move your pieces diagonally forward, jump over your opponent's pieces to capture them, and reach the far side of the board to crown a piece and make it a king. Take on a ladder of 12 computer opponents. The first is a beginner that moves almost at random, the last is a champion that looks eight moves ahead, and each has its own style, from greedy to defensive to fearless. Prefer to play a friend? Use the 2 Players mode on one screen. Every day there is also a new puzzle: win in just two moves.
How to play Crown Hop Checkers
- You play the red pieces and move first. Tap a piece to see where it can go, then tap a highlighted square.
- Pieces move one square diagonally forward. When an opponent's piece is next to yours and the square behind it is empty, you can jump over it and capture it.
- Captures are compulsory. If you can capture, you must. Pieces that can capture are highlighted. You can keep jumping in one turn if another capture is available.
- A piece that reaches the last row becomes a king, marked with a crown. Kings can move and capture both forwards and backwards.
- You win when the opponent cannot move, either because all of their pieces are captured or because they are blocked.
Tips and strategy
- Keep your pieces together. Pieces that protect each other are hard to capture.
- Hold on to your back row for as long as you can. It stops the opponent from getting kings.
- Control the centre of the board. Pieces in the middle have more options.
- Before every move, check what capture the opponent will have afterwards. Offering one piece to win two is a classic trick.
- Stuck? Press Hint to see a suggested move. Undo takes back your move and the computer's reply.
Controls
| Select a piece and move it | Tap or click the piece, then tap a highlighted square |
|---|---|
| Undo | Undo button or Z |
| Hint | Hint button or H |
| Back to the menu | Menu button or Escape |
| Mute | Speaker button |
Features
- 12 computer opponents from beginner to champion
- 2 Players mode on one screen, with an optional board flip
- A new Daily Puzzle: win in 2 moves
- Compulsory captures, multi-jumps and kings with standard American rules
- Hints and unlimited undo against the computer
- Three board styles to unlock
- Works with touch and mouse, in portrait and landscape
Game info
- Developer
- Plip Games
- Released
- 2026-11-10
- Last updated
- 2026-11-10
- Platforms
- Desktop and mobile browsers
- Orientation
- Portrait and landscape
- Technology
- HTML5
FAQ
Is Crown Hop Checkers free?
Yes. It is free to play in your browser with no download or sign-up.
Which rules does it use?
American checkers, also known as English draughts: an 8 by 8 board, compulsory captures, men that move only forward and kings that move in all four diagonal directions.
How strong is the computer?
It depends on the opponent. The early ones make mistakes on purpose. The last opponent searches eight moves ahead and is a real challenge.
Can two people play on one device?
Yes. Choose 2 Players. Red moves first. Use the Flip button if you want to turn the board around for the other player.
Is my progress saved?
Yes. The opponents you have beaten and your unlocked boards are saved in your browser on this device.
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