Checkers
Public domain classic
The classic diagonal capture game. Beat the computer.
How it was vibe coded
ToolCodex
Iterations1
Built on2026-10-14
The opening prompt
Make English draughts (checkers) on an 8x8 board, you play red against a computer opponent playing black. Full rules: diagonal moves, compulsory captures with multi-jumps, kings, win by capturing or blocking all enemy pieces. Highlight legal moves. Computer uses minimax depth 4 with alpha-beta, with an Easy and Hard toggle (depth 2 and 5). Draw canvas boards, no images. New game button.
What we learned
- First build passed a scripted logic test. Real play-testing and balance tweaks come next.
Controls
- Tap or click a piece, then a highlighted square
- Captures are compulsory
The game brief includes touch controls for phones.
Games are being added during this preview. If the player is blank or shows a missing page, try again after the next build.
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