How do I play Checkers online?

Click the 'Start Game' button to load Checkers in your browser's C64 emulator. No downloads required - the game runs directly in your web browser using JavaScript.

What are the controls for Checkers?

Use WASD keys for movement and Left SHIFT for the fire button on Joystick 1, or use arrow keys with Left CTRL for Joystick 2. You can swap joystick ports using the joystick swap button.

Can I save my progress in Checkers?

Yes! Use the save snapshot button (floppy disk icon) to save your game state, and the restore snapshot button (folder icon) to load it later. This works like a save state feature.

Who created Checkers?

Checkers was developed by Christopher Lampton in 1986 and published by Franklin Watts Ltd..

Checkers (1986) – Classic Commodore 64 Draughts/Checkers Game Online

Game Information

Checkers

Publisher: Franklin Watts Ltd.

Genre: Draughts/Checkers

Developer: Christopher Lampton

Year: 1986

C64 Type: PAL/NTSC

Played: 0 Times

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About Checkers

Checkers is a draughts/checkers game for the Commodore 64 that was released in 1986. The game was developed by Christopher Lampton and published by Franklin Watts Ltd..

Now you can play Checkers online, directly in your web browser! Our Commodore 64 emulator brings this retro gaming experience to life without requiring any downloads or plugins. Just click "Start Game" and enjoy this piece of gaming history.

Joystick Controls

Joystick 1:

Left: A
Right: D
Up: W
Down: S
Fire: Left SHIFT

Joystick 2:

Left: ←
Right: →
Up: ↑
Down: ↓
Fire: Left CTRL

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We offer no C64 downloads due to copyright.

How to Play Checkers

Getting Started

Click the "Start Game" button to load Checkers directly in your browser. This Draughts/Checkers game from 1986 runs using our Commodore 64 emulator - no downloads, plugins, or installation required.

Game Controls

Use the keyboard controls shown in the Joystick Controls section above. By default:

Movement: WASD keys or Arrow keys
Action/Fire: Left SHIFT or Left CTRL
Switch Joysticks: Click the joystick swap icon if the controls don't respond