Checkers

Public domain classic

The classic diagonal capture game. Beat the computer.

Checkers

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.

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