Remote Checkers

Remote Checkers enables two players to play checkers over the internet using their phones

SETTING THE GAME NAME
The first step is to choose a name for your game. This must be the same as the name entered by your opponent. Both of you enter this name in the white text box at the lower center of the screen, then tap the button Save Name. From then on, that name will automatically be shown in the text box.
NOTE: If you are playing a subsequent game with the same opponent, you can just re-use the same name.

MAKING A MOVE
First tap the piece you wish to move. That square should then show a pale green shade. The black button on the left side of the row at the bottom of the screen will then read Half Way. Next tap the destination square, which will then show in red. The black button at the bottom with then display Save Move. Tap this button to complete your move.

TAKING A PIECE
To capture a piece, simply move your checker two spaces along the diagonal. The opponent's piece in the middle will automatically disappear.

DOUBLE JUMPS
Should you be able to capture two or more pieces in the same move, you must split the move up into a single capture at a time and tap Save Move after each jump.

PROMOTING A PIECE TO A KING
When your piece reaches the opposite side and become a King, the icon changes to one with a crown to indicate the new status.

GO BACK BUTTON
If you realize part way through that you do not really want to make that move, complete it anyway and then tap the Go Back button in the bottom row to return to your previous state. Then re-make the proper move.

REFRESH BUTTON
This version of the app does not automatically update the screen after your opponent has completed their move. You must tap the Refresh button at the lower left to check if their move has been completed. The board positions will update and the black box to the right of Refresh will then display whose move it is, and therefore acknowledge that your opponent has completed their move.

NEW GAME BUTTON
The New Game button restarts to a new game. If you tap it by mistake, you can use the Go Back button to return to your previous game in progress.