Italian Checkers

The Dames app

In brief

Coming soon. The app is not yet published on the stores. iOS and Android versions are planned; no date has been announced. There are no download links yet: this page will show them as soon as the app is released.

Availability

PlatformStatus
iOS (App Store)Coming soon: not yet published
Android (Google Play)Coming soon: not yet published

What the app already does

These features exist in the current test version. The app's presentation is still being fine-tuned.

  • Italian draughts on 8 × 8, following the rules described on this site: mandatory capture, multiple capture, capture priorities, a man cannot capture a king.
  • Against the computer or two players on the same device, with your choice of side.
  • Computer thinking time: short (150 ms), medium (500 ms), long (1,500 ms).
  • Move suggestion on request; the game is then marked as assisted.
  • Undo and redo moves, rules reminder in the menu.
  • Comfort: light or dark theme, reduced animations, board enlarged by pinching or by Ctrl and mouse wheel.
  • No connection needed: the game in progress is kept on the device.

Preview

Real screenshots of the test version: the rules reminder open during a game, then the dark theme.

"Rules and gestures" window open over the game: summary of the rules of Italian draughts and a Play button.
The rules reminder
Game in progress on a phone in dark theme: graphite and gray squares, light and dark pieces, toolbar at the bottom.
The dark theme