Draughts – comprehensive draughts (checkers) game

Draughts is a comprehensive checkers/draughts game featuring 16 international game variants, multiple AI difficulty levels, and a beautiful modern interface built with GTK4 and LibAdwaita.

Whether you’re a casual player or a serious competitor, Draughts offers engaging gameplay for players of all skill levels.

This is free and open source software.

Features include:

• Game Variants:
  • 16 International Variants: American Checkers, International Draughts, Russian, Brazilian, Italian, Spanish, Czech, Thai, German, Swedish, Pool, Turkish, Armenian, Gothic, Frisian, and Canadian
  • Different Board Sizes: From 8×8 to 10×10 boards depending on variant
  • Authentic Rules: Each variant implements official rules including forced captures, flying kings, and variant-specific move patterns
• Gameplay Modes:
  • Human vs Human: Play against a friend on the same computer
  • Human vs AI: Challenge the computer with 10 difficulty levels (Beginner to Grandmaster)
  • AI vs AI: Watch two AI opponents battle each other
  • Game Replay: Review and replay any saved game from history
• AI System:
  • 10 Difficulty Levels: From Beginner (random moves) to Grandmaster (deep strategic analysis)
  • Intelligent Evaluation: Position evaluation considers material, king advancement, center control, and mobility
  • Minimax Algorithm: Advanced search with alpha-beta pruning
  • Adaptive Depth: Higher difficulties search deeper into the game tree
• Visual Features:
  • Smooth Animations: Pieces slide smoothly across the board with easing effects
  • Multiple Themes: 5 board themes (Classic, Wood, Green, Blue, High Contrast)
  • Piece Styles: 4 piece designs (Plastic, Wood, Metal, Bottle Cap)
  • Visual Feedback: Highlighted valid moves, captures, and selected pieces
  • Responsive Design: Adaptive UI that works on different screen sizes
• Game Features:
  • Complete Move History: Track every move with algebraic notation
  • Unlimited Undo/Redo: Go back and forth through the game at any point
  • Move Navigation: Jump to any point in the game history
  • Multi-Jump Support: Handles complex sequential capture moves
  • Flying Kings: Supports long-distance king moves in variants like International Draughts
  • Timer System:
• Multiple Timer Modes:
  • Countdown: Fixed time per player
  • Fischer Increment: Add time after each move
  • Bronstein Delay: Delay before time starts counting
  • Visual Indicators: Clear display of remaining time for both players
  • Time Pressure Alerts: Visual feedback when time is running low
• Audio & Accessibility:
  • Sound Effects: Audio feedback for moves, captures, king promotions, and game events
  • Volume Control: Adjust or mute sound effects
  • Keyboard Navigation: Full keyboard support for all game actions
  • Screen Reader Support: Accessibility announcements for visually impaired users
  • High Contrast Mode: Enhanced visibility for better accessibility
• Game Management
  • Game History: Automatic saving of completed games
  • Statistics Tracking: Win/loss records and game statistics
  • PDN Export: Export games in Portable Draughts Notation format
  • Game Replay: Replay any saved game move by move

Website: github.com/tobagin/Draughts
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Developer: Thiago Fernandes
License: GNU General Public License v3.0

Draughts is written in Vala. Learn Vala with our recommended free books and free tutorials.

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