![]() ![]() When jumps are available with more than one piece, you can choose any one - but only one. So take your time!Īctivision's computer enforces the rules of Checkers! You must take a jump if a jump is available (you can't pick up any other piece). ![]() But once you've put it down in a new square, it's too late to change your mind. A play is not complete until you press the button to put down a checker in a new spot. *Note: Once you pick up a checker, until you press the button a secnd time to release it, you may still put it back where it was or move it to an adjacent legal square. Put the piece down by pressing the red button again.* If you try to move a piece to an illegal square, the computer won't let you put your piece down. Carry the piece to it's new square by moving the Joystick. The checker will now start flashing, showing that you've picked it up. When it's your turn, use your Joystick to move the flashing X diagonally and place it on top of the piece you want to pick up. The color of the flashing X tells you whose turn it is. To start each new game, press game reset. (Left difficulty switch has no effect on game.) The white pieces follow the switch position (up or down). Computer plays the pieces at the top of the screen (Games 1, 2, 3).Ĭhoose position of red and white pieces by using right difficulty switch. Use right Joystick Controller for pieces at the top of the screen (Game 4 only). ![]() Use left Joystick Controller to play the pieces on the bottom of the screen (Games 1, 2, 3, 4). Game 4: You against another human opponet. Game 3: You against the expert Activision computer. Game 2: You against the intermediate Activision computer. Game 1: You against the novice Activision computer. If no picture appears, check connection of your game system to TV, then try steps 1-3 again. Before you start playing, read these instructions carefully to review the basic rules and learn how to pick up and move your checkers. Now, the whole family can gang up and play against the Activision computer at three levels of challenge. Checkers is no longer just a one-on-one game. TRANSCRIBED ORIGINAL ATARI GAME MANUAL AND INSTRUCTIONS ActivisionĮverybody knows how to play Checkers, right? You're in for a surprise. If you grew up in the 80’s you shouldn’t need instructions!! You might find some help at and look up the game you need assistance playing.Ĭlick “Game Reset” or F12 to Begin/Restart Game ![]()
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