Tactical Checkers
Exciting Tactics and Strategy
Free
1.7for iPhone, iPad and more
Age Rating
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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!
* 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!
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What's New in the Latest Version 1.7
Last updated on Dec 2, 2017
Old Versions
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.
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.
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Version History
1.7
Dec 2, 2017
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.
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.
1.6
May 30, 2017
Cosmetic Changes, minor bug fixes
1.5
Apr 28, 2017
Minor cosmetic changes and bug fixes.
1.4
Jun 25, 2016
Changed the look and feel!
Now there is an option to Quit a game and begin a new one.
Minor bug fixes.
If you enjoy Tactical Checkers, we would greatly appreciate your rating or review for this version.
Now there is an option to Quit a game and begin a new one.
Minor bug fixes.
If you enjoy Tactical Checkers, we would greatly appreciate your rating or review for this version.
1.3
May 23, 2016
Bug fixes
As always, we appreciate your reviews and ratings.
As always, we appreciate your reviews and ratings.
1.0
May 7, 2016
Tactical Checkers FAQ
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Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of Tactical Checkers.
iPhone
Requires iOS 8.0 or later.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 8.0 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 8.0 or later.
Tactical Checkers supports English
