Played on the standard 8x8 board with 12 pieces each, pool checkers feels like American checkers at first but plays very differently thanks to two big rule changes.
What is pool checkers?
Quick answer: Pool checkers is an 8x8 variant popular in the southern United States where men can capture backward and kings fly any number of squares along an open diagonal.
Pool checkers keeps the familiar 8x8 board but adds the extra power of backward captures and flying kings, making for a lively game.
Familiar board, stronger pieces
The main rules
- Men may capture backward as well as forward.
- Kings are flying kings and range across long diagonals.
- When several captures are possible you are free to choose which one to take.
Ready to put it into practice?
Play pool checkers