Tactical Checkers
Developed by David P. Sumner | Last updated: June 15, 2024
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Tactical Checkers is a free-to-play strategy education game app, developed by David P. Sumner, available on iOS and Android since its release in May 2016. The updated version 1.7 is now available to download, compatible with iOS 8.0+ and Android 10+. Before downloading this app, let's quickly review what Tactical Checkers has to offer.
About Tactical Checkers
The rules are simple for this challenging game, but one misstep and it's all over. The computer at its expert level is beatable, but not easily.
* You can play a complete game while waiting in line at the grocery store!
* You have the choice of playing another human or the computer.
* Learn by playing the computer, and then beat your friends convincingly!
* The game is quite complex despite the apparent simplicity.
* The computer can play at any of four levels from the easily beatable Novice up to the quite potent Expert. Expert is actually beatable, despite being able to search 9 moves ahead. But to win you must play exceptionally well.
Pieces move horizontally or vertically (not diagonally) one square at a time, and there is no jumping. If you're a seasoned chess or checker player you will notice related aspects of the tactics in those games to the tactics here. Double attacks play a big role as does the concept of zugzwang (the unpleasant obligation to move).
A later version will offer the option of Guru - which plays an absolutely perfect game and cannot be beaten with either color.
The app contains a great deal of information about how to play Tactical Checkers well.
Tactical Checkers derives from the game of Tac Tickle originally developed by Harry Ruderman in the 1960's.
If you like Tactical Checkers, you will definitely like Circular Connect Four also available on the App Store.
If you have suggestions or comments on the game, please use the email option included in the app to contact us - we really would love to hear from you!
And if you enjoy Tactical Checkers, please leave us a rating or review!
What's new in version 1.7
This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.
Minor bug fixes
You can tap on the envelope in the Settings Tab to send us feedback - we'd love to hear from you!
And if you're enjoying Tactical Checkers, we'd appreciate your review as well.
Need help? Use our Tactical Checkers Walkthrough page or sign up and make your contribution today.
Download the Tactical Checkers App
Tactical Checkers has an IPA/APK download size of 53 MB on its latest version. Tactical Checkers is FREE to download. Ready to install? Ensure you have at least 63 MB of storage space available, then tap the button or scan the QR code below to start the download process!
Ranking History in App Store (U.S)
Changelog
Compatibility
- iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max
- iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 12 Pro
- Old devices: iPhone X/SE/8/7/6
- iPad Pro
- iPad Mini
Review: Exactly what I needed
A very fun and simple game! Looking forward to improving my skills and challenging family and friends with this one....
By Abdullahzs