Checkers Set, Classic (Tactile)
Product Features
- Color: White and Black.
- A great tactile version of checkers.
- Perfect for both blind and sighted players.
- Durable plastic checkerboard with plenty of space to lay out a game.
- Black squares are elevated; white squares are recessed.
- Holes in center of squares to securely hold pieces in place.
- Large raised dot on black pieces for tactile discrimination.
- Double-sided pieces; raised crown symbol on one end.
- Flip any piece over to make it a king! Checkers pieces come in drawstring cloth pouch.
- Proudly made in USA.
- Measures about 7 in by 7 in by 1 in.
- Package Weight: about 7 ounces.
Product Description
Designed with inclusivity in mind, this tactile Checkers Set allows individuals with visual impairments to fully enjoy the classic strategy game. Every element of the set has been thoughtfully crafted to ensure a comfortable, accessible gaming experience.The checkers pieces are double-sided to distinguish between regular and kinged pieces with ease. One side of each piece features a raised crown symbol, making it immediately identifiable when a piece has been "kinged." Both sides of the black pieces also include a large raised dot in the center; whether the piece is a regular or kinged piece, the dot ensures easy identification by touch. The white pieces are flat on both sides for simple recognition. This tactile design ensures players can easily differentiate between the black and white pieces, as well as identify which pieces have been kinged, all by feel.
The game board is designed with optimal tactile navigation in mind. The black squares are raised slightly higher than the white squares, providing a clear distinction to help players move and place their pieces with ease. The white squares are recessed, offering a subtle dip that contrasts with the elevated black squares. On the black squares, you'll find small, round holes that enhance tactile feedback and help secure the pieces during play.
The bottom of each piece fits snugly into any hole in the board, holding it in place and ensuring pieces don't get knocked over during play. When a piece reaches the other side, simply flip it over to indicate it's reached king status!
Additionally, to assist with orientation, the board features a rounded corner on the player's left-hand side. This tactile marker ensures that players can easily identify which corner is which, making setup and game-play straightforward, with or without sight.
This checkers set is designed to provide an independent, enjoyable experience for players who are blind or have low vision. The raised elements of both the board and pieces allow players to feel their positions on the board, making it simple to place, move, and capture pieces. Whether you're a seasoned checkers player or new to the game, this set offers a seamless, tactile way to engage with the game of checkers.
Crafted from durable plastic, this set is built to last. The board measures seven inches square and is thick and sturdy, ensuring stability during play, while the pieces are designed for long-lasting durability. Whether for casual games at home or more competitive play, this checkers set is the perfect choice for a fun, accessible gaming experience.
This tactual version of checkers makes it easy for anyone to engage in the strategy and excitement of the game - no matter their level of sight. Since you don't have to know Braille to play, it makes a great starting point for kids or anyone of any age who's recently lost their vision. And when not in use, store the checkers pieces in the provided drawstring cloth bag.
Also known as draughts in many parts of the world. Proudly made in the USA.
How to Play Checkers
Directions courtesy of Future Aids, The Braille Superstore.
The origin of the Checkers board game is rather uncertain. There are 13th century paintings that depict a checkered board, which leads historians to suspect that checkers may have been invented around 1000 AD. Most people think the baord game probably originated in the south of France and Spain, though there are also traces of checkered games in the middle east.
The game of Checkers, also called Draughts, is played on a board of sixty-four squares of alternate colors, usually referred to as black and white. Twenty-four pieces, called men, also of opposite colors, are located on the game board. The game is played by two persons, and each player takes a set of twelve men.
The object of the game is to capture all of the opponent's men, or block them so they cannot be moved. The person whose side is brought to this state loses the game.
The checker board must be placed between the two players in a position where the bottom-left square is black. The players toss a coin at the beginning of the match, and the winner has the choice of taking the black or white pieces. Then each player places his twelve men on the black squares of the first three rows of his end of the board. The player with the black men must move first.
Players alternately take turns, each moving one piece of their own color. The checkers are moved diagonally forward, left or right, one square at each turn. An opponent's piece is capture or taken when the player is able to diagonally jump forward one of his men over an opponent's piece and land on an empty square behind. The player may continue jumping and capturing pieces with the same man during the same move if possible.
When a piece reaches the last row on the opposite side of the Checkered Board, it is crowned and becomes a "King." A King can move diagonally forward and backward, and also has the power of capturing pieces in both directions. Our Classic Checkers set has four wider, taller pieces to serve as kings. If you're playing with our Travel Checkers set, just flip over your peg to crown it: the other side has a tactile notch and a different color.
A Draw occurs when neither of the players can force a win.
