# Checkers ・

> Classic Strategy Board Game

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id294664915](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id294664915)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id294664915`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Optime Software LLC
- **Category:** Board
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (59,561 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.30
- **Last updated:** 2026-01-27
- **First published:** 2008-10-29
- **Size:** 107 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/checkers/id294664915)
- **Website:** [http://www.optimesoftware.com](http://www.optimesoftware.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.optimesoftware.com/privacy](http://www.optimesoftware.com/privacy)

## Description

Checkers ・ Chrome Extension brings the classic Checkers game to your browser with polished visuals, a smart AI opponent, and online multiplayer in turn-based matches. Play solo against the adjustable AI or challenge friends, with features like undo, customizable player names and scores, and automatic save on exit.

Key features include a strong AI engine by Martin Fierz, configurable difficulty, optional forced captures, and support for up to 16 simultaneous network games. The game follows American Checkers/English Draughts rules and offers unobtrusive banner ads in the free version, with an Ads-free Premium option.

## Rankings

- #5,681 — Overall
- #5 — checker

## Review summary

Users generally find Checkers ・ enjoyable and relaxing, with several reviews praising its faithful take on the board game and daily play. However, a dominant concern is the heavy, intrusive advertising that interrupts startup, between games, and even blocks access to play. Many reviews report hard-to-close ads, forced downloads, and occasional crashes or freezes tied to ads, significantly degrading the experience. A few reviewers note long-standing familiarity and occasional positive sentiment despite ads. Overall, the app is fun but the ad model undermines usability.

### Pros

- Fun and relaxing take on the classic board game.
- Enjoyable to play daily; great for casual play.
- A longstanding, reliable version that many players have enjoyed for years.
- Overall positive sentiment; users love the game and find it engaging.

### Cons

- Frequent, intrusive ads between games and on startup.
- Ads are hard to close and often require watching long videos or downloading other apps.
- Ads can cause the game to freeze or prevent moves, interrupting gameplay.
- The ad-heavy model has degraded the overall experience compared to earlier versions.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id294664915)