Step 1 · Take the most pieces
Dama also uses a maximum-capture rule. When captures are available, the line that takes the most pieces is enforced.
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Step 2 · Why keep jumping?
One light piece can take two dark pieces in a straight line, and the other can take only one. Which capture rule applies?
Choose the Dama capture rule.
Quick check
- The maximum capture is required
- Either piece may capture
- Captures may run along diagonals
Show the correct answer
Correct answer: The maximum capture is required — Correct. Dama captures straight and must take the maximum available.
- Either piece may capture — Not here. The two-capture line takes more pieces, so it is the only legal move.
- Captures may run along diagonals — Dama captures in straight orthogonal lines.
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Step 3 · Complete the straight line
Follow the vertical path through both captures.
Tap the highlighted light piece, then tap the square marked Finish. One tap plays both jumps.
The move: 42x26x10
Maximum Dama capture complete.
Common mistake: Tap the two-capture piece first, then tap the square marked Finish at the end of the straight line.
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What you learned
You can now apply Dama maximum capture in straight orthogonal lines.
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