Dama (checkers) Online
Play Dama (checkers) free on JAWNA with friends in a browser, no download. Share a private table link, enjoy voice chat, or use the iPhone and Android app.
Why play Dama (checkers) on JAWNA?
- Mic and voice chat right at the Dama (checkers) table: talk to the other players while you play.
- Quick match finds you a table with new people fast, or make a private table and send your friends the link.
- No download: it runs in the browser on phone and computer, and there is a JAWNA phone app too.
- Arabic first, with English. Made for the Gulf and the Arab world.
- Free. Extras (table and card looks) are optional, with coins.
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- Fair play: reports, bans and moderators.
Dama (checkers): goal and players
Play Dama (checkers) online on JAWNA at jawna.app. Check the goal and supported player counts before inviting your group. Read the rules even if you know the game: familiar names can have different variants, and your usual house rules may differ from the selected version.
Supported table sizes: 2 players. Choose a player count in the game settings. In partner variants, check seats and teams first. In individual formats, each player competes for their own result. The in-game How to play screen provides details. Agree on the variant before your first round together.
How to play: rules
- Each player has 16 pieces on their second and third rows. Move one piece a turn.
- Men step one square forward or sideways: never diagonally, never back.
- Capture by jumping an enemy piece right next to you (forward or sideways) onto the empty square behind it, and keep jumping while you can.
- Capturing is compulsory, and you must take the move that captures the most pieces. Jumped pieces come off at once, and you can’t turn straight back mid-capture.
- A man that ends its move on the far row becomes a king (Dama). Kings move any distance along a row or column and capture by flying over one piece to any empty square beyond it.
- Win by taking all your opponent’s pieces or leaving them with no move. It’s a draw after 50 moves with no capture and no man stepping forward, when the same position comes up three times, or when it’s one king against one king.
Scoring and winning
Win by taking all your opponent’s pieces or leaving them with no move. It’s a draw after 50 moves with no capture and no man stepping forward, when the same position comes up three times, or when it’s one king against one king.
Tips and strategy
Check the win condition and the legal options before each move. Rules and results depend on the selected mode; agree on the format before starting.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I play Dama (checkers) online with a mic?
On JAWNA (jawna.app). Every Dama (checkers) table has a mic and voice chat, so you talk to the players while you play.
Where can I play Dama (checkers) with new people?
On JAWNA pick Dama (checkers) and tap Quick match to get players fast, or make a private table for your friends.
Do I need to download an app to play Dama (checkers)?
No. Open jawna.app in the browser on your phone or computer and play right away. There is also a JAWNA phone app if you like.
Guide: where to play Dama (checkers) online with a mic
Is there a free app for Dama (checkers)?
You can start on JAWNA and play in a browser for free. Optional in-app extras are available; review any purchase option before choosing it. The download page lists current mobile installation options.
How many people can play Dama (checkers) on JAWNA?
The available player counts are 2 players. Pick the format that fits your group before starting; a game with multiple supported sizes does not necessarily support every number between them.
How do you win at Dama (checkers)?
Win by taking all your opponent’s pieces or leaving them with no move. It’s a draw after 50 moves with no capture and no man stepping forward, when the same position comes up three times, or when it’s one king against one king.
How do I invite friends to Dama (checkers)?
Create a private table from the game and share its link with friends. Check that everyone has chosen the same game and the seats suit your group before starting, particularly when a partner is involved.
Do I have to use my microphone?
Table voice chat is available when you allow microphone access. Check your microphone and mute state before talking, and respect the other players’ privacy and the community rules.
Are the Dama (checkers) rules the same as our house rules?
Some details or variants may differ. Read the summary and the in-game How to play screen together, then agree on the variant. The rules of the selected mode determine the round.
Can a beginner learn Dama (checkers) on JAWNA?
Start with the instructions and play with friends who know the game. Understand the goal and scoring before concentrating on advanced moves or speed.
Where can I find other games for my group?
Open JAWNA’s games directory and choose by player count and game idea. There are card games, board games and puzzles, so you can switch according to your time, group size and preferred challenge.
Start a session with friends
Use Play now, sign in, then choose a private table and share its link, or select Quick match where available.
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How to play – step by step
- Forward or sideways – Every square is used. A piece steps one square straight forward or sideways, never diagonally and never back.
- Capture the most – Jump an enemy piece forward or sideways to the empty square behind it. Capturing is a must, and you must take the line that captures the most.
- Crowned: Dama – Reach the far row and your piece is crowned. A Dama moves any distance along a row or column and captures from afar.
- Win – Capture every enemy piece, or leave your opponent with no move.
History & origins
Dama is the Turkish and Middle Eastern branch of the draughts family, also played in the Gulf and Levant.
Its straight and sideways movement distinguishes it from diagonal checkers. All squares of the board take part in play.
This regional tradition has its own capture and king rules. It should not be confused with Chinese Checkers, whose pieces race without capturing.