During the meeting in the Apostolic Palace of the Vatican with the members of the Italian Dama Federation this April 26, Pope Francis reflected on this board game that “stimulates the mind and is accessible to everyone.”
The Holy Father highlighted these two characteristics of the checkers game because it requires “intelligence, skill and attention, but not great means or facilities.”
“It’s one of those games where, wherever you are, you can easily create a moment of gathering and fun: all you need is a chess board and checkers, two players, and it’s a nice way to be together,” he said. the Pontiff below.