Did you know that playing carrom can be good for your brain and your body?
When you play carrom, other than just having fun with friends, you’re also training your focus, exercising fine motor skills, and improving hand-eye coordination. This is because carrom is a dexterity game, a class of games that emphasize physical skills and hand-eye coordination over strategy or luck. You have to have precision, steady hands (or fingers), and quick reflexes to be good at carrom and other games like it. The good news is that the more you play carrom, the faster these skills improve and help you to win!
Playing carrom can be a big part of your health and wellness routine! Here’s why:
- Improves fine motor skills: Carrom requires precise movements and control, helping you refine your fine motor skills (aka finger flicking ability). This is especially beneficial for kiddos and older adults.
- Enhances hand-eye coordination: To play carrom well, you have to synchronize your hand movements with what you see on the board. This can be helpful even in everyday tasks that require this skill, like typing, driving, and cooking.
- Cognitive benefits: While it might seem purely physical, carrom also involves strategic thinking and problem-solving. You need to plan your moves carefully, consider the physics of the game pieces, and react quickly to changing situations.
- Stress relief and relaxation: The physical nature of dexterity games like carrom can provide a break from our everyday lives. The focus required can be meditative, helping to reduce stress and improve overall mental health. This can be especially important for Gen Z players like us who are exhausted with doom scrolling and the constant stimulation of our screens.
- Social interaction: Carrom is designed for multiple players and is a fun and meaningful way to bring people together in the real world over a shared experience.
Carrom is a lot more than just a fun game; it actually offers significant brain and body benefits too. Our goal at Play Carrom is to share it (and its benefits) with those who have yet to play, or just haven’t played in a while. Let’s play carrom!!