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New Version Rules





FOR SENIORS : All rules as per 'Laws of Carrom' except the following:


Each set (game) to be decided on the basis of a maximum of 8 boards or 25 points whichever is earlier from 1st round till Final in all categories of events and matches.

Time limit for making a stroke by a player and for placing the due(s) / penalty ( ies ) will be 10 seconds.


Players will have to report to their respective carrom boards for each match FIVE minutes before the scheduled time. Players can test the boards for 2 minutes within those 5 minutes and shall start their matches right in time. Trial Boards will not be allowed. In case a player does not report for his/her match to the Umpire on the allotted Carrom Board till the start of the Session/match, walk-over to be awarded against that player.

Only two minutes rest within playing arena will be allowed between second and third sets (games).



FOR ALL OTHER AGE GROUPS : All rules as per 'Laws of Carrom' except the following :


Each set (game) to be decided on the basis of a maximum of 6 boards or 21 points whichever is earlier from 1st round till Final in all categories of events and matches.


Since each set has been reduced to 21 points, value of Queen will be credited at all stages of the set irrespective of the score.


In case of equal points at the end of 6 boards, tie breaker and sudden death formula will be applied.


There will be a time limit of 25 minutes for completing each set of a match. In case a 'board' could not be completed within 25 minutes, the set will be decided on the basis of Queen/cm pocketed by players available on the Carrom Board.


Time limit for making a stroke by a player or for placing the due(s)/penalty(ies) will be 10 seconds.


Players will have to report to their respective carrom boards for each match FIVE minutes before the scheduled time. Players can test the boards for 2 minutes within those 5 minutes and shall start their matches right in time. Trial Boards will not be allowed. In case a player does not report for his/her match to the Umpire on his allotted Carrom Board till the start of the Session/match, walk-over to be awarded against that player.


Only two minutes rest within playing arena will be allowed between second and third sets (games).