What is Naija Checkers?

A free draughts game on an 8×8 board: jump captures, crowned kings and the familiar Naija house rules.

Coming soon. Use Tell me when it is out on the store page and we will email you at launch.

Can I play with friends?

Yes. You will be able to practice against house players and open a private online table with a share link, like Naija Whot.

Yes. Free in your browser with no cash entry.

Do I need to download it?

No. It will run on this site on a phone or computer.

Is it the same as international draughts?

It follows the jump-and-crown style most players know from home and campus, not tournament variants with different capture rules.

Coming soonBoardLagos

Naija Checkers

Draughts on the board everyone knows: jump captures, kings on the back row and quick rematches against the house or your people online.

The game

About the game

Draughts on the board everyone knows: jump captures, kings on the back row and quick rematches against the house or your people online.

Classic board gameMandatory jumps, crowned pieces and the familiar 8×8 draughts board tuned for how we actually play.
Practice or inviteLearn against house players, then open a private table and share a link with friends.
Phone-firstTap to move, drag optional, and the board stays readable on any screen.
Free in the browserNo download. Pulse FM in the room while you play when it launches.

Cities

The board table, Lagos

Good to know

About Naija Checkers

Straight answers to the questions we hear most.

Still have a question?Help and contact

A free draughts game on an 8×8 board: jump captures, crowned kings and the familiar Naija house rules.
Coming soon. Use Tell me when it is out on the store page and we will email you at launch.
Yes. You will be able to practice against house players and open a private online table with a share link, like Naija Whot.
Yes. Free in your browser with no cash entry.
No. It will run on this site on a phone or computer.
It follows the jump-and-crown style most players know from home and campus, not tournament variants with different capture rules.

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