What is another word for draughts?
Pronunciation: [dɹˈafts] (IPA) 
Draughts, also known as checkers, is a classic board game that has been enjoyed for centuries. While "draughts" is the most common term used for this game in the UK, other countries may refer to it using different names. For example, in the US, it is often called checkers. In Italy, it is called dama while in Spain and some Latin American countries, it goes by the name of damas. The game is also known as jeu de dames in France, dama in Russia, and shashki in some parts of Eastern Europe. Despite the differences in names, the rules of the game remain the same, making it a universal form of entertainment.
