What is the history of carrom?

What is the history of carrom?

Carrom is said to be originated in India, although there are not much of evidence to prove the saying substantial, but is believed to be first played by the Indian Maharajas who ruled the nation. The sport gained much popularity amongst the masses by the end of World War 1 and is now played at a much larger platform

What is the carrom board game?

Carrom is played on a square polished plywood board with a striker made of hard plastic and small circular wooden pieces called carrommen. The basic objective of carrom is to use the striker with a flick of the finger to drive the carrommen into any of the four corner pockets.

How many types of carrom games are there?

Despite the popularity of carrom, many of you may have never heard of the carrom game variations. Interestingly, our childhood favorite board game has six exciting carrom game variations.

Which finger is best for carrom?

middle finger

Place the middle finger at the edge of the striker and place your palm on the board. Use your thumb to generate the pressure on the middle finger. Release the middle finger to push the striker forward to hit the carrom men.

What is full size carrom board?

The standard size carrom board, used in tournaments, is a 74 x 74 cm board with a 5-10 cm border (or 29 x 29 inches with 2-4 inches border).

Which carrom board size is best?

Carrom boards with 32-inches in size are considered full-sized. These full-size carrom boards are typically designed using top-notch wood, which ensures their sturdiness and durable nature. Good quality full-size carrom boards are generally appreciated for their superior re-bound capabilities and incredible flatness.