Dama Checkers for Seniors
Cards and Boards
Dama Checkers is a board game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. An old style of checkers. Pieces move straight ahead or sideways, never on the diagonal. Jump to take a piece.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Dama Checkers
- Tap Play now. Dama Checkers opens right here in your web browser.
- Choose a level: Easy, Medium or Harder.
- Follow the line at the top of the screen. To begin, it says: “Move straight ahead or sideways. Jump to take.”
- Go at your own pace. There is never a time limit.
- Want a fresh start? Tap Start over at any time.
Three levels
- Easy: A small board, 6 pieces each. A relaxed computer. Two games in a row.
- Medium: The full board, 8 pieces each. A thoughtful computer.
- Harder: The full game, 16 pieces each. A sharp computer.
Why people enjoy it
Card and board games are a lovely way to spend time at the table, and Dama Checkers brings that feeling to the screen with big, clear pieces. Most of all, it is a pleasant way to enjoy planning a move or two ahead.
Questions
Is Dama Checkers easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: A small board, 6 pieces each. A relaxed computer. Two games in a row. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: The full game, 16 pieces each. A sharp computer.
Can I play Dama Checkers on a phone or tablet?
Yes. It works in the web browser on a phone, tablet or computer, with large text and big buttons. There is nothing to download.
What else is on ElderWit.com besides Dama Checkers?
Dama Checkers is one of 2,000+ games on ElderWit.com: word games, cards, trivia, puzzles, memory games and more, all with large print, calm screens and no ads.
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