You're describing a classic game of Checkers (also known as Draughts). Here's a clear summary of how to play based on your description:

🎮 How to Play Checkers:

• Players: 2 (you can play against:

  • The computer (single-player mode),
  • A friend on the same device (local multiplayer),
  • Or an opponent over the internet (online multiplayer).

• Setup:
  The board is an 8×8 grid with alternating dark and light squares. Each player starts with 12 pieces placed on the dark squares of their side of the board.

• Movement:

  • On your turn, move one of your checkers diagonally forward to an adjacent empty square.
  • Normal pieces can only move forward (toward the opponent’s side).

• Capturing:

  • You can capture an opponent's piece by jumping over it diagonally to an empty square immediately behind it.
  • Captures are mandatory — if you have a capture available, you must take it.
  • You can make multiple jumps in one turn if they're available (like a chain of captures).

• Kinging (Crowning):

  • When a piece reaches the farthest row (the opponent’s back row), it becomes a king.
  • Kings can move diagonally forward or backward, giving them more flexibility.

• Winning:

  • The game is won by capturing all of your opponent’s pieces, or by blocking them so they have no legal moves.

✅ Tips:

• Always look ahead: Plan your moves to set up multiple captures.
• Protect your pieces and try to control the center of the board.
• Kings are powerful — aim to crown one early.

Ready to play?
👉 Choose your opponent:

• 🤖 Computer
• 👫 Local Friend
• 🌐 Online Opponent

Then take your first move — and let the checkers begin! 🎯♟️