Introduction to Game Carrom

The game of Carrom is also called board Carrom the game is played as a family. This game has a similarity between the games, shuffleboard, tennis and billiards. Carrom game has many kinds of names from around the world as Carum Carrum, Karam, Karom finger Karum or simply as Indian bowling. The origin of this game is uncertain, according to some sources, this game Carrom is of Indian origin, while some saythat there is a Chinese origin. Countries like Zimbabwe, Ethiopia and North Africa seem to play a role in the development of Carrom. But in the West of this game is a bit 'similar to billiards.

The game of Carrom is played flat on plywood 29 is about 74 cm. The edge of the wooden table with bumper limited. Here, instead of balls in the pool, here are wooden disks are used. It 'also known as coins or CarromPucks. Usually there are only four types of coins, black, white, red and a striker. The goal of the game is to hit the attacker with the help of money and move it in the corner pockets. The red coin / puck is the "queen" in name. Carrom can be played with fifty-three players. The Carrom board has variations, is smaller for children and boards with larger corner pockets for beginners to learn the tricks and practice the game.

L 'American version of the game is when the game is played with sticks with checkers or chess, however, much like patterns at the center of the table. You may notice that the corner pockets of the board are much larger than the traditional / original carrom. The American carrom was played in California in 1950 and 1970 in the South, with large square wooden table with tails and rings. The Filipino Carrom is played in the Philippineswhich means "pool table" or "Karombola. 'The Australian Carrom is similar to the Indian Carrom who know the brand," Puck's Pool, "which is played with the hands is no code. But the Australian Carrom is only eight coins, black and white coins plus a queen or crown played Puck. The International Carrom Federation (ICF) is the international governing body for the game of Carrom, which has delegates from Sri Lanka, Malaysia, India, Germany, MaldivesSwitzerland. The ICF provides the principles for the Carrom game.