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Table top found in one of my schools - must be for some game judging by the holes at the corners ...

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Table top found in one of my schools - must be for some game judging by the holes at the corners but I just loved the design.
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Oct 26 2004 05:07 GMT plumtree
Nice pic!
The table was made for a game named "Carrom", played with 12 black and white and one red draughts pieces.
They move with fingersnipping. Very funny!
Oct 26 2004 08:49 GMT Sheila PRO
Thanks for that - how do you snip your fingers?
Oct 26 2004 10:03 GMT Steve PRO
Interesting! I looked it up. See here http://www.carromcentre.co.uk/rules.htm
Oct 26 2004 16:09 GMT plumtree
You hold your forefinger behind your thumb. This ensemble of fingers behind one of these pieces. When you found the right direction snip the piece with the forefinger...
Oct 26 2004 16:59 GMT Sheila PRO
Thanks - yes, I looked it up too - can't see myself getting excited and buying a table but nice to know what it's for. Are you an expert, Plumtree?