Checkers Game

Overview

This is a classic implementation of the Checkers game written in Java. The game supports two-player mode, where players can compete against each other on the same computer. The game follows standard Checkers rules and provides a graphical user interface (GUI) for an enhanced gaming experience.

Features

• Two-player mode
• Graphical User Interface (GUI) using Java Swing
• Highlighting valid moves
• Basic AI for single-player mode (optional)
• Undo and redo moves (optional)
• Save and load game state (optional)

Installation

To run the Checkers game on your machine, follow these steps:

1. Ensure you have Java installed: The game requires Java Development Kit (JDK) version 8 or higher. You can download it from Oracle's official site.

2. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/checkers-game.git
   cd checkers-game

3. Compile the game:

   javac -d bin src/com/checkers/*.java

4. Run the game:

   java -cp bin com.checkers.CheckersGame

How to Play

1. Starting the Game:

   • Run the game using the above instructions.
   • The main menu will appear. Select "New Game" to start a new game.

2. Game Rules:

   • Players take turns moving their pieces.
   • A piece can only move diagonally forward to an adjacent empty square.
   • If an opponent's piece is on a diagonally adjacent square, and the square immediately beyond it is empty, you can jump over the opponent's piece and capture it.
   • Multiple jumps are allowed in a single turn.
   • When a piece reaches the opposite end of the board, it becomes a King and can move diagonally forward and backward.

3. Controls:

   • Click on a piece to select it.
   • Click on a highlighted square to move the selected piece.
   • The game highlights all possible moves for the selected piece.

4. Winning the Game:

   • The game ends when one player captures all of the opponent's pieces or when no legal moves are available for the opponent

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you have suggestions or improvements, please submit a pull request or open an issue.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgements

• This game was inspired by the traditional Checkers board game.
• Special thanks to the Java community for their resources and tutorials.

Enjoy playing Checkers!