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Accessories and Coins of Carrom

The most important accessory used for Carrom is the special fine boric powder sprayed over the board surface to decrease roughness and make the coins move smoother. Even a small amount of this fine powder on the carrom board"s surface enhances the smoothness of the Carrom board. The Carrom powder is basically made from standard boric acid powder. Recently due to scientific advancement, the powder is systematically formulated using the help of proficient Carrom players, which is like a lubricant used for easy, speedy descending of the Striker and Carrom Coins. It contains an extraordinary combination so it is not unsympathetic and does not cause scratching or wear on the playing surface and does not cause blockage. This particular powder is used for easy sliding of striker and coins. Silky smooth powders do not clog or scratches on the board, for playing twenty games all around just 170 grams is more than enough.

Advice for Game Authors from the Maker of The Settlers of Catan

Aspiring game authors hold Klaus Teuber as a shining example of what can happen with a solid concept and appealing game design. Although he had published games before, it was not until the success of The Settlers of Catan that Teuber was able to retire from his job in dentistry and devote his time to game making and promotion. Here are some tips from Klaus Teuber for game makers trying to get a start.

Amazing Skateboarding Records

Skateboarding is an amazing sport that not everyone is able to do. Even those that have been skating for quite some time may find it hard to do complicated moves. Therefore it is important to give some recognition for those amazing skateboarding records out there. While other people will continue to strive to beat them, the bar has been set quite high.

An Introduction Into Collecting Chess Sets

Chess is a wonderful game played by millions of people worldwide. Chess is agreat way to be interact with others on an intellectual level. Then there are many that just want to have some fun while for others it just remains a hobby. In fact, there are many people all over the world who like to collect different chess sets.

Chess Online: Finding The Best Of The Best

The overpowering presence of the internet cannot be just ignored today. The internet has brought about a wave of change. It has altered those things with strong roots to the olden times. The internet has even forced chess games to evolve.

Chessmen Past From the Isle of Lewis

This article is presented to the interested reader as a way of shedding light on an aspect of the history of chess that the reader may not be too familiar with. The Isle of Lewis chessmen form at least one interesting boundary between the Arabic and European eras in chess piece interpretation and design. Prior to the 11th century the predominant influence on chess in Europe was from Islam. Muslim craftsmen, following the dictates of their religion, were loath to paint, carve, draw, or chisel anything resembling the human figure. Europeans however, were not so constrained, and the Isle of Lewis chessmen were one result of that artistic freedom.

Chinese ChessрЂ”рЂ”A Game of Brain Storm

Chinese Chess (XiГ ngqГ­) is a game for two people playing in opposition. Both players start with 16 pieces depicting various Chinese characters, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. Play is turn-based, with Red starting.

Cities & Knights of Catan - 5 differences from the original

The Cities & Knights of Catan expansion differs from the original Settlers of Catan board game in 5 key areas. While the original settlers is a great game to play Cities & Knights adds to the gameplay tremendously.

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