The board game took the field

Football strategy.
Checker simplicity.

Control the field, outthink your opponent, and turn every move into a scoring opportunity. No dice. No cards. No luck required.

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10K+Google Play downloads
1-on-1Local and online play
4+Fun for nearly every age
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Two classics. One new challenge.

Think like a coach.
Move like a champion.

Checker Football recreates the decisions and momentum of football on a checker-style board. Build blocks, move the ball, pass, tackle, intercept, punt, and score.

Every turn matters. The rules are approachable, but the possibilities run deep enough to keep friends, families, and strategy players coming back for one more game.

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Plan the drive

Read the board, create running lanes, and decide when to pass, advance, or punt.

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Control the field

Use blocks and positioning to protect the ball while taking away your opponent’s options.

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Make the big play

Break through, complete the pass, force a safety, or turn an interception into momentum.

Learn the flow

From kickoff to touchdown

Start with the essentials, then discover the strategy behind every formation and move.

The receiving team lines up across its 40-yard line, 20-yard line, and end zone. The kicking team moves first. After three blocks are formed, players can move in any direction and the ball carrier can begin advancing.

The offense begins with at least seven checkers on the line of scrimmage. Create blocks, protect the quarterback, and open space for a run, handoff, or pass.

Counter the offense with positioning, blocks, tackles, and interceptions. Force the ball carrier out of options or create a turnover at the perfect moment.

Reach the end zone, attempt a one- or two-point conversion, or use field position and punting to make the next possession harder for your opponent.

The complete playbook

Simple foundation.
Serious strategy.

Checker Football includes the movement and decision-making of football without dice, cards, or spinning arrows. Open each section for a quick rules overview.

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A block is created when one checker is placed on top of an opponent’s checker. The color on top controls the block. Once a checker enters a block, it remains there for that down or kickoff.

The quarterback or ball carrier moves one empty square at a time or jumps teammates. The player carrying quarterback abilities may continue jumping eligible teammates in a chosen direction.

The quarterback may pass to an eligible teammate. Defensive positioning can close lanes or create interceptions, making timing and spacing central to every passing play.

Defensive moves can end a down, stop a drive, force a safety, or take possession. Smart defenders anticipate the offense rather than merely reacting to the ball.

Move the ball into the end zone to score, then choose the appropriate one- or two-point conversion. Field position and clock awareness can shape the final result.

Your next rivalry starts now

Take the field.
Make your move.

Play Checker Football free on iPhone, iPad, and Android. Challenge a friend nearby, compete online, join a random match, or sharpen your strategy against AI.

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Free to download. Optional in-app purchases available.

NO LUCKAll strategy

A family game with a competitive heart

Decades over the board.
Now available everywhere.

Invented by Kim Stewart, Checker Football was created to simulate the outdoor game of football as closely as possible through checker-style movement. It became a game where younger players could learn the concepts, experienced players could develop deeper strategy, and any two people could compete.

The Great American Game Company brought that original tabletop experience to mobile so players can now take the field with friends locally or opponents around the world.

— The Stewart family