Expertise: Board game rules expert. | Verification: Cross-referenced official rulebook text from provided evidence chunks. | Purpose: Resolve the #1 dispute regarding immunity for pawns on the Start circle.
Key Insight: To avoid arguments, establish that any man 'in play' is a valid target for a Sorry card before the first turn.
These rules correspond to the UK edition of Sorry!
According to the Hasbro Official Rulebook (as cited in the 1939 and 2012 versions), the Sorry card is a powerful tool for displacement. While the rules specify that a player must draw a No. 1, No. 2, or Sorry card to 'Start a Man Out' onto the colored circle, there is no provision that exempts an opponent's man from being removed by a Sorry card simply because it is in or near the Start area. The rules state that a Sorry card must be used at all times, even if it means the remo…
Example Play Situation
Alice draws a Sorry card. Bob has one man sitting on his Start circle, having just been 'Started Out' on his previous turn. Alice plays the Sorry card and moves her man to Bob's square, forcing Bob's man back to his Start.
Common Misconceptions
Pieces on the Start circle are safe from Sorry cards
You can only use Sorry cards to move your own pieces
The Start circle acts as a safe zone
Quick Reference
You Can
You Cannot
Use a Sorry card to remove an opponent's man
Do not assume the Start circle provides immunity
Draw a No. 1, No. 2, or Sorry card to Start a Man Out
Do not move a man forward when playing a No. 1 or No. 2 to Start a Man Out
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the official rule for Sorry cards in Sorry!?
A Sorry card must be used to remove an opponent's man from the board.
Can I target a pawn that is sitting on the Start circle?
Yes, if the man is in play, it can be removed by a Sorry card.
Is it allowed to use a Sorry card to move my own man?
Yes, but the primary function is the removal of an opponent's man.
What if my only possible move lands on my own man?
You must move your partner's man or forfeit the move if no moves are possible.
