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Pool Checkers

Pool Checkers

(Public Domain)
220 min8+ yrs1.5/5 complexity8.4 BGG11CouplesStrategy
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A member of the Checkers Family also known as "American Pool Checkers" Very popular in the south of the United States, particularly with the African American community, this game differs from Checkers due to its "flying kings" and men capturing backwards (while still moving only forward).

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A member of the Checkers Family also known as "American Pool Checkers"

Very popular in the south of the United States, particularly with the African American community, this game differs from Checkers due to its "flying kings" and men capturing backwards (while still moving only forward).

The most similar game in the family is Brazilian Checkers from which Pool Checkers differs only in the capture rule (maximum number of captures is not compulsory).

game anatomy
Complexity1.5 / 5
BGG rating8.4 / 10
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CouplesStrategy
Play time
20 min
Players
2
Recommended age
8+ yrs
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Q2Where can I buy Pool Checkers cheapest?
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Q3How do you play Pool Checkers?
Pool Checkers is a abstract strategy game, for 2 players, taking ~20 minutes, featuring grid movement. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Pool Checkers — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Pool Checkers support?
Pool Checkers is played by 2 players.
Q5How long does a game of Pool Checkers take?
A game of Pool Checkers takes about 20 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Pool Checkers for?
Pool Checkers is recommended from age 8.
Q7How complex is Pool Checkers?
Pool Checkers has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 1.5 out of 5.
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