Learning Basic Checkers Rules

Writen by Sky Joe

If you are among those who never learned how to play checkers, or perhaps need to brush up after not playing for many years, there are several good resources for learning basic checkers rules. Here are some ideas on where to look for information on checkers rules.

You probably have an expert on rules in very close proximity. Since checkers has been a favorite board game for many years, chances are one of your older relatives is intimately acquainted with the game and can quickly bring you up to speed on basic rules. If you do not have a relative close by who is proficient with checkers, you may want to extend your search to persons who attend your house of worship or people who are involved in the civic clubs where you currently hold membership.

If for some reason those contacts do not yield someone who is willing and able to teach you checkers rules, you might consider volunteering at a retirement home. Chances are quite good that one of the residents would welcome the chance to teach checkers to a willing pupil. Not only will you have the chance to learn checkers rules from someone who has played for years; you also get to enjoy the benefit of spending time with someone who can offer you access to memories and experiences that are not part of your life right now.

Should you be a little shy about asking someone to teach you basic checkers rules, there are a couple of other avenues you can take. Take a trip to your local library or bookstore and locate a book that contains instructions on playing checkers. There are several on the market to day that will take you step by step through the process. If you prefer to go online, there are some excellent how to sites that will walk you through the basics of checkers rules, complete with visual demonstrations.

Learning the basics of rules will not take a long time, and you will find yourself enjoying the game within a matter of hours.

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