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Atari 2600

Checkers

1980

Everybody knows how to play Checkers, right? You're in for a surprise. Checkers is no longer just a one-on-one game. Now, the whole family can gang up and play against the Activision computer at three levels of challenge. Before you start playing, read these instructions carefully to review the basic rules and learn how to pick up and move your checkers.

Release date
December 31, 1980
Developer
Activision
Publisher
Activision

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Checkers

Everybody knows how to play Checkers, right? You're in for a surprise. Checkers is no longer just a one-on-one game. Now, the whole family can gang up and play against the Activision computer at three levels of challenge. Before you start playing, read these instructions carefully to review the basic rules and learn how to pick up and move your checkers.

Genres

Turn-based strategy (TBS)Card & Board Game

Modes

Single playerMultiplayer

Perspectives

Bird view / Isometric

Studios and credits

Developer
Activision
Publisher
Activision

Regional releases

Release date

WorldwideDecember 31, 1980

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