Carrom Memories
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| carrom board in a flea market Laramie, WY |
A couple of years ago, I spotted this carrom board at a local flea market, and it brought back memories of the board that occasionally was brought out when I was young. The board we had used wooden rings — a set of red rings and a set of green rings. A black ring was also included as well as bare wooden rings.
I remember playing a game similar to pool on the board, and of course checkers could also be played as well as backgammon. I don’t remember ever playing with the backside of the board, but it had circles painted on it with pegs attached at various intervals.
It was fun to flick the rings and try to capture the opponent’s rings before mine were captured.
Did your family have a carrom board or have you ever played the game?
I loved that game when I was little. We had the board and would play in the winter!
ReplyDeleteNo, I haven't heard of it but I would sit and play a game or three with you right now! lol
ReplyDeleteVery fun.
Never heard of it but sounds fun.
ReplyDeleteWe had one at the Museum in the old games area, I never knew how it was played.
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of carrom. We did play backgammon, chess and checkers. We also played a lot of cribbage. My dad was a factory worker and the guys used to play on their lunch breaks - and on the weekends they'd come to the house and play. They were a great bunch of guys (most we're in their early 20s) and they'd let my brother and I join in - pretty amazing considering I was only six or seven. I can tell you, I was the only kid in school who could play cribbage.
ReplyDeleteI've seen these boards but had no idea what game they were for - until today. I played a lot of cards with my grandmother growing up, mostly rummy. My mom played Chinese Checkers with me.
ReplyDeleteI've seen those boards but never knew what they were for. I do now!
ReplyDeleteI vaguely remember seeing one somewhere as a child but don't think I ever actually played it. I learn so much on your blog Nancy.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Betsy
I've seen one of those boards in an antique shop. I had to look online to find out how to play. At my home, one of the favorite card games (besides cribbage) was an Italian game called Cassino (sometimes spelled Casino). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cassino_(card_game). It is easy to learn, challenging to play.
ReplyDeleteWe had a Carrom board but checkers was the only game ever played on it.
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