Sorry! Official Rulebook, Winning Moves Inc., [page not specified]
Expertise: Board game rules expert. | Verification: Cross-referenced official manual text from provided evidence chunks. | Purpose: Resolve the #1 confusion regarding the exact number requirement for entering the Home zone.
Key Insight: To avoid arguments, ensure all players agree that 'exact count' applies to the Home area before the first turn.
These rules correspond to the US edition of Sorry!
To move a man into the Home area, a player must draw the exact number required to complete the move. According to the Detailed Rules (Section E), the exact number must be drawn to move a man Home. This is distinct from the Safety Zone, which is entered via the square marked 'Enters to Go Home' using a forward move. Once in the Safety Zone, the player must still draw the specific card value to land exactly in the Home center (Source: Sorry! Official Rulebook, [page not specified]).
Step-by-Step
Step 1: Move your man into the Safety Zone by passing through the 'Enters to Go Home' square.
Step 2: Draw a card from the pack.
Step 3: Use the card to move the man the exact number of spaces required to land in the Home center.
Example Play Situation
Alice has one man left in her Safety Zone. She draws a 3 card, but her man is only 2 spaces away from Home. Because she cannot move the exact number, she forfeits her move.
Common Misconceptions
Thinking any card can be used to enter Home
Confusing the Safety Zone entrance with the Home entrance
Assuming a '7' can be used to move a man Home without another man in play
Quick Reference
You Can
You Cannot
Count every square on the board whether occupied or not
Do not attempt to move Home without the exact card number
Use the exact number drawn to move a man Home
Do not move a man forward beyond the entrance square unless entering the Safety Zone
Enter the Safety Zone only by a forward move
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the official rule for moving a man Home in Sorry!?
You must draw the exact number required to move the man into the Home area.
Can I enter my Safety Zone with any card?
Yes, provided it is a forward move and you pass through the 'Enters to Go Home' square.
What happens if I draw a card that carries my only man past Home?
The player forfeits the move if the card would carry the only man in play beyond Home.
Do I have to count squares if they are already occupied?
Yes, every square on the board must be counted whether occupied or not.
