Board games
Brazilian Draughts
Take the most pieces, kings fly
Brazilian draughts brings the international game to the 8×8 board, and it is how much of Europe and Brazil plays: men capture backwards, kings fly, and when several captures are possible you must take the most pieces. A man is crowned only when its move ends on the far row.
- Players
- 2 players
- Length
- 5–15 min per game
- Type
- Board games
Play Brazilian Draughts online with friends
At Masa, Brazilian Draughts is a game of its own right next to Checkers: pick it in the games list, open a table and share its code or link with your friends, or sit at a house table. Bots fill the empty chairs, and voice chat keeps the table talking.
How to play
- 1
Two players, 12 pieces each on the dark squares. White moves first.
- 2
Pieces move one square diagonally forward.
- 3
Capturing is mandatory: jump over an enemy piece onto the empty square behind it. Keep jumping while you can — a jump sequence must be finished.
- 4
You must take the most pieces you can.
- 5
Plain pieces may capture backward too.
- 6
A piece is crowned only when its move ends on the far row; jumping through it doesn’t count.
- 7
Kings fly: they move any distance along a diagonal and can capture from afar, landing on any empty square beyond the piece they take.
Frequently asked questions
Is Brazilian Draughts the same game as Checkers?
No. Brazilian Draughts is played at the same kind of table as Checkers, but with rules of its own — see “How to play” above. At Masa it is a game of its own, with its own tables, stats and achievements.
Can I play Brazilian Draughts online with friends?
Yes. Open a Brazilian Draughts table and share its code or link. Empty seats fill with other players or bots, so a game always starts.
Is Brazilian Draughts free to play?
Yes. You play with Chips, which have no cash value: nothing can be won or cashed out.
