Carrom is a popular tabletop game that originated in India and is now played worldwide. It is a game of skill and strategy that can be played by two or four players. Here are the basic rules of carrom:
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The carrom board is a square board with four pockets at each corner and a line drawn across the middle, dividing the board into two halves.
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The game is played with small circular pieces called carrom men, and a striker, which is a larger disc-shaped piece.
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The players sit opposite each other, with the board between them.
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The objective of the game is to pocket all of your carrom men and the queen before your opponent does.
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The player who pockets all their pieces first is the winner of the game.
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At the start of the game, the carrom men are placed in a specific pattern on the board, with the queen in the center.
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The player who wins the toss takes the first turn, and alternates turns with their opponent throughout the game.
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Each player takes turns using the striker to hit their carrom men and the queen, if possible, towards the pockets.
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A player must hit one of their carrom men with the striker on their turn. If they pocket a carrom man, they get to take another turn.
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If a player pockets their opponent's carrom man, it is returned to the board by the opponent in the center circle.
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If a player pockets the queen and at least one of their carrom men on the same turn, they get bonus points.
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If a player pockets the striker, it is returned to their opponent to take the next turn.
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If a player fails to pocket a carrom man or the queen, or if they pocket the striker, their turn ends, and their opponent takes the next turn.
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If a player commits a foul, such as hitting the striker too hard, not hitting any carrom men on their turn, or pocketing their opponent's carrom men, they lose a turn, and their opponent takes the next turn.
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The game ends when a player pockets all of their carrom men and the queen.
Carrom is a fun and challenging game that requires skill and precision. By following these basic rules, you can enjoy a game of carrom with your friends and family.