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Crokinole is a fun Canadian board game that tests the dexterity of its players. To be a good Crokinole player, you need to be strategic and dexterous so you can make all of your shots count and earn as many points as possible. It's also important to understand the rules for playing Crokinole. If you want to be an expert Crokinole player, you need to know these five hidden rules. 1. All Discs Must Start Out of Bounds Crokinole boards have a thin band around the edge that marks the boundary of the game. When you take a shot, you...

Crokinole is a classic Canadian game that all ages can play. Casual or competitive, it is a simple but not simplistic game of skill. In gameplay, it is similar to curling and the Asian carrom game. It is more of a stationary game than either of these. For some, it is the number one go-to game when family and friends come over. Others who are more serious about the game enjoy Crokinole tournament play, where they can challenge their strategic skills against other serious players. Players take turns flicking discs along a smooth wooden board lined with pegs or bumpers...

The fast-paced dexterity game of crokinole, also known as pichenotte, can be traced all the way back to rural Canada in the 1860s. The popular blend of older East Indian, German, French, and English games, crokinole includes elements of marbles, shuffleboard, and curling. Over the last 150 years, the rules of crokinole have gone through a variety of regional fluctuations, but with a recent resurgence in popularity the rules have solidified, especially for tournament play. The Objective of Crokinole Crokinole is traditionally played with two players or four players in two teams. The players flick wooden discs with their fingers,...

If you came of age with siblings before the internet took over the planet, you've likely sat in front of a board game a time or two. More likely, you spent long hours hunched over a Monopoly or Risk board, occasionally hammering out terms by which no cheating would happen while all players retired for the night. In this scenario, of course, each player inventories his or her assets, as a failsafe. The game is then picked up in the morning, with alacrity or just a bitter desire to win and be done with it. For many of us, these...

From games like poker and Magic the Gathering to collectible sports or comic cards, cards have many different purposes and uses. There can be lots of ways to enjoy them alone, or with groups of friends. While cards can be a lot of fun, and can provide a lot of entertainment, understanding their origins and how to care for them can add to your appreciation of your favorite cards. If you are looking to know more about your cards and how to best protect them so that you can get the most out of them, here are some things to...