Checkers!

CHECKERS! is an implementation of the board game checkers where you play against the PET. The PETSCII board is competently drawn although the "squished" checkers take a bit of getting used to. Movement is simple�just enter the coordinates for the square you're moving from, and the one you are moving to�but double jumps are not automatic, so you have to tell the PET when you are making sequential captures. Be careful! I lost more than one capture because of this limitation.

The PET takes its time to decide on moves so I played through this one on warp mode. I don't know a whole lot about checkers aside from the rules, but from my beginner's vantage point, it seemed that the computer was a cautious player. It responded to my obvious threats and even managed to gain the upper hand at one point. I think it is able to deal with short-term tactics but is hopeless with long-term strategy.