# Checkers, draughts and dama

> Supporting 13 variations, this is your ultimate checkers board game companion.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.zingmagic.checkersvfree](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.zingmagic.checkersvfree)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.zingmagic.checkersvfree`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** ZingMagic Limited
- **Category:** GAME\_BOARD
- **Downloads:** 2,376,003
- **Rating:** 4.43 / 5 (11,951 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.25.89
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-03
- **First published:** 2011-03-21
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 19 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-04
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zingmagic.checkersvfree)
- **Website:** [https://www.zingmagic.com](https://www.zingmagic.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.zingmagic.com/about-1/privacy-policy](http://www.zingmagic.com/about-1/privacy-policy)

## Description

### Checkers, Draughts & Dama – Your Ultimate Board Game Companion

Enjoy the classic game of Checkers with this feature-packed Chrome extension supporting 13 popular variations such as American Checkers, International, Italian, Russian, and more. Designed to challenge players of all skill levels, it offers more than 10 difficulty levels including expert modes powered by a strong artificial intelligence engine.

Play against the computer or challenge a friend on the same device. This extension includes multiple time settings to test your speed, with functionalities like undo/redo moves, hints, last move display, and customizable boards and pieces. Whether a casual player or a strategy enthusiast, this extension embodies the rich history and complexity of Checkers and its variants, making it perfect for mental exercise and entertainment.

## Rankings

- #40,425 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_BASIC_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.zingmagic.checkersvfree.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

The app is broadly praised as a solid, well-made checkers game with good play and multiple variations, and enjoys positive reception across devices. However, some players report slow AI at higher levels, and a portion of reviews cite poor graphics/UX and overall negative impressions. A few users mention ad-removal options and cross-device use, but opinions are mixed.

### Pros

- High-quality, well-designed checkers experience as reflected by multiple positive reviews.
- Solid gameplay with variations including draughts, appealing to fans of the game.
- Engaging and enjoyable; reviewers describe it as awesome and a favorite.
- Positive reception across devices (e.g., Android tablet; older Symbian device) and for long-time users.

### Cons

- AI at expert level can be slow, with long thinking times reported by multiple reviewers.
- Graphics/UX are criticized by some users as poor or hard to understand.
- A subset of reviews expresses a generally negative sentiment toward the app (not recommended by some).

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