A classic board game of skill and strategy, Carom Billiards is a fun game for friends and family.
Description
Carom Billiards, also known as Carrom, is a cue sport similar to billiards played on a square board with pockets at each corner and in the middle of each long side. The game is played with three balls: a red object ball, a white cue ball, and a black queen ball. The object of the game is to pocket all of your opponent’s balls before they pocket all of yours. Carom Billiards is a challenging and rewarding game that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.
Categories: Board Games, Family Games, Friends Games, Indoor Games, Multiplayer Games
How to Play
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Number of Players Required: Carom Billiards can be played with 2 or 4 players.
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What You’ll Need
- A Carom Billiards board
- A set of Carom Billiards balls (1 red object ball, 1 white cue ball, and 1 black queen ball)
- A cue stick
- Chalk
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Gameplay
- The game is played on a square board with pockets at each corner and in the middle of each long side.
- The object of the game is to pocket all of your opponent’s balls before they pocket all of yours.
- Players take turns shooting their cue ball at the object balls.
- If a player pockets an object ball, they score a point.
- If a player pockets the queen ball, they score 2 points.
- The first player to reach a predetermined score (usually 25 or 50 points) wins the game.
Winning Criteria: The first player to reach a predetermined score wins the game.
Estimated Playtime: A game of Carom Billiards typically takes between 30 and 60 minutes to play.
Make it Your Own
- You can change the scoring system to make the game more challenging or easier.
- You can add obstacles to the board to make the game more challenging.
- You can play with different types of balls, such as glow-in-the-dark balls or balls with different weights.
Ready to Play? Are you ready to play Carom Billiards?
Safety Note: Carom Billiards is a safe game to play, but there are a few things to keep in mind to avoid injury.
Tags: Board Games, Family Games, Friends Games, Indoor Games, Multiplayer Games, Strategy Games