Basic Carrom Rules

Carrom is a fun and simple board game that you can enjoy with friends and family. Let’s learn the basic rules in an easy way!

🎯 Objective of the Game

The goal is to pocket all your pieces (black or white) before your opponent and win the game.

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🧩 Game Setup

• There are 19 pieces:
  • 9 white
  • 9 black
  • 1 red (called the queen)
• The queen is placed in the center
• Other pieces are arranged in a circle around it

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👉 How to Play

• Players take turns
• Use the striker to hit the pieces
• Flick the striker with your finger from the baseline

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🕹️ Simple Rules

• You can only hit the striker from your side
• If you pocket a piece, you get another turn
• If you miss, your turn ends

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👑 Queen Rule (Simple Version)

• If you pocket the queen, you must pocket another piece next
• If you don’t, the queen goes back to the center

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❌ Fouls (Things to Avoid)

• Pocketing the striker
• Missing all pieces
• Shooting incorrectly

If you commit a foul, one of your pocketed pieces may go back to the board.

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🏆 How to Win

• Pocket all your pieces first
• Successfully cover the queen
• You win the game! 🎉

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👍 Tip for Kids

Start slow, aim carefully, and have fun. Carrom is all about practice and enjoying the game!