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Checkers strictly forces players to take any available jumps

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If you think you can craft a subtle, defensive strategy, think again. The official mandate states that if a capture is possible, you are absolutely required to execute it. This turns the board into a chaotic chain reaction where you are frequently forced to walk straight into a devastating trap, helpless to stop your own inevitable ruin.

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