Carrom Board

Questions & Answers for Carrom Board

What does a carrom board cost in India?

The rate of a carrom board fluctuates on the basis of its material type, quality of the board, quality of discs, strikers, size, etc. Carrom boards are sold at a starting price of Rs 300-500 and Rs 13000-14000 per piece.

What are the main equipment of Carrom?

Carrom originated in India. Caroom is a simple game and the board is made of plywood. It is made of a square board and the standard carrom board size is 29 inches. The equipment for carrom boards is:

• Carrom Men: White and black disks are known as carrom men. They are made of plastic or wood. They are in same size and their count is 18 (9 white, 9 Black).
• Queen: It is red in color and the size is similar to the rest carrom men. It is the most valuable disk and it is placed between all the disks in a circle.
• Striker: Striker is used to push all the other disks. It is bigger in size than all the disks.
• Powder: It is used on the carrom board to make the surface smooth. It helps to slide disks and strikers easily.

Why carrom boards are so popular?

Carrom board is one of the most popular indoor game in India. It is played between families, friends, children as a indoor game. It can be played by 2 to 4 people at a time. Many local and state level carrom tournament are also held regularly.