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CurseForge · Minecraft mod

Checkers

Tired of digging mines? Play a game of classic checkers right in Minecraft! Smart AI (3 difficulty levels), smooth animations, kings, and combo-based battles.

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Quick answer

Which Checkers release should I use?

Updated last month
Latest stable file checkers-1.1 online
Game version 1.20.1
Loader Forge

checkers-1.1 online targets 1.20.1 with Forge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.

Where it goes

Is Checkers required on the client, server, or both?

The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

Client Source doesn’t say
Dedicated server Source doesn’t say
Loader for this release Forge
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.

What else does checkers-1.1 online need?

checkers-1.1 online. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

No extra mods listed for this file

This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

This file does not list any required or optional mods.

Before you install it

Add Checkers without breaking your instance.

Built for checkers-1.1 online. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

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    Stick to this file

    Use checkers-1.1 online. It targets 1.20.1 with Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

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    Bring the mods it needs

    This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

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    Put it on the correct side

    The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

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    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside checkers-1.1 online. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Checkers add?

Checkers — Checkers in Minecraft!

Checkers is a lightweight and optimized client mod that adds a full-fledged checkers mini-game right into your game interface. No extra blocks or crafting—just press a single button to take a break from survival mode and give your brain a workout!

The mod is perfect for passing the time while ore is smelting or it’s raining.

✨ Key Features:

🎮 Instant Access: Press the G key (default, can be changed in settings) at any time to open the board.

🤖 Smart AI Opponent: Play against the bot! 3 difficulty levels available: Easy, Normal, and Hard.

🎬 Smooth Animations: The checkers move with beautiful, fluid animations, and the board and pieces feature a pleasant pseudo-3D design.

👑 Authentic Rules: The mod supports promotion to queens (golden crown) and combo captures (mandatory capture of multiple pieces in a row).

📊 Real-Time Stats: A handy counter for captured checkers and an AI “think” timer.

🕹️ How to play?

Launch the game and press G.

Select a difficulty level at the top of the screen.

You play as White. Click on your piece (it will highlight in green), then click on the empty square where you want to move.

If a series of captures (combo) is available, the system will highlight it in blue!

Note: This is a fully client-side mod. You can use it even when playing on servers where it isn’t installed!

Project description from CurseForge.

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Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.