Carroms

🎯 Carrom – Game Information

Players: 2 or 4
Game Type: Indoor Board Game
Age Group: 6+
Duration: 10–30 minutes per game

Carrom is a popular tabletop game played on a square wooden board. Players use a striker to pocket their coins into the corner pockets using finger shots. The game combines precision, strategy, and control.

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🧩 Carrom Pieces

• White Coins – Assigned to one player/team
• Black Coins – Assigned to the opponent
• Queen (Red Coin) – Special coin with higher value
• Striker – Used to hit and pocket the coins

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🎯 Objective of the Game

To pocket all your assigned coins and then legally cover the Queen before your opponent.

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▶️ How to Play

1. Decide the starting player (toss or strike).
2. Place the striker within the baseline.
3. Flick the striker using one finger to hit the coins.
4. Pocketing a coin allows the player to continue their turn.
5. Turns alternate when no coin is pocketed.

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⚠️ Queen Rule (Important)

• The Queen can be pocketed at any time.
• After pocketing the Queen, the player must cover it by pocketing one of their own coins in the same or next turn.
• If not covered, the Queen is returned to the center.

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❌ Fouls & Penalties

A foul occurs if:

• The striker is pocketed
• The striker crosses the diagonal line illegally
• A player pockets the opponent’s coin
• The striker is flicked with more than one finger

Penalty:
One pocketed coin is returned to the board (if available).

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🏆 Winning the Game

You win when:

• All your coins are pocketed and
• The Queen is successfully covered

Points are calculated based on remaining coins on the board.

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💡 Why Play Carrom?

• Improves hand-eye coordination
• Enhances concentration
• Fun for all age groups
• Perfect for friendly and competitive play