Abstract: A striking implement for use in a “Carom” game comprising a lightweight disc-shaped structure having formed in a center of a top surface thereof a concave recess and a button member coupled in the concave recess for providing a discrete pre-positioned finger contacting area positioned about a center of gravity of the lightweight disc-shaped structure to significantly enhance the airfoil properties of the lightweight disc-shaped structure when propelled by a finger of the player therefrom. Furthermore, the striking implement has an alternate discrete pre-positioned finger contacting area behind the button member within the concave recess for propelling the striking implement therefrom. The method of propelling the striking implement utilizes the discrete pre-positioned finger contacting area or the alternate discrete pre-positioned finger contacting area to exert a force of pressure to propel the striking implement forward.

Abstract: A new and improved game board for use in the playing of a traditional board game of India known as CAROM. The improvements of the present invention relate primarily to a spring biased, rotatable pocket system (FIGS. 1-3) for facilitating removal of the game pieces, as well as a concealed and compact, locking and spring biased storage compartment (FIGS. 4-6). The pocket system of the preferred embodiment of the invention comprises four independent, corner pockets, each having a locking bias to facilitate the positioning of each pocket in a position for catching game pieces falling into the pocket area, or in a position exterior to the board, for removal of the pieces for continued play or storage. The storage compartment provides an improved system for maintaining the many game pieces used in playing the game, while not in use.