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The essentials of playing Carrom
Make Carrom your next activity in the game library. Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Begin with the local two players mode shown on the page. Look at what changes after your first action.
Play a casual Carrom match using the house rules shown here. Tournament penalties and multi-board match scoring are not used.
Practice beyond the first move
Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Keep the objective visible.
What you need to achieve
Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.
A walkthrough of the rules
- White starts; set striker aim and power.
- Own-colour pockets earn another shot.
- Cover the queen with an own-colour man in the same or next shot.
- Striker fouls return one own pocketed man if available.
- Finish your colour after a covered queen.
Making selections and moves
Touch to aim; sliders set power and angle; striker-position controls and Shoot. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Read the example below alongside these instructions.
Put the rules into context
Queen and own man in one legal shot cover immediately. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Verify the rule before continuing.
Check this before moving on
The last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered. Compare the situation with the worked example. Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board.
Answers about the rules and controls
On this playing page, what is the goal of Carrom?
The key detail is this: Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered.
As a new player, how do I control Carrom?
For clarity: Touch to aim; sliders set power and angle; striker-position controls and Shoot.
For a quick reminder, what example helps explain Carrom?
Queen and own man in one legal shot cover immediately.
Before I begin, what should I watch out for in Carrom?
For clarity: The last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered.
On this playing page, what format does Carrom offer?
Play a casual Carrom match using the house rules shown here. Tournament penalties and multi-board match scoring are not used.
Before I begin, which play mode does Carrom use?
For clarity: The mode on this page is Local two players. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
Before I begin, where should I start with Carrom?
The key detail is this: White starts; set striker aim and power.
Before I begin, do I need an account or a payment for Carrom?
Keep this in mind: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.
Before I begin, how can I find Carrom again?
For clarity: Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.
When I return, how do I report an issue with Carrom?
Keep this in mind: Use the contact form and include the game name, browser, device and the actions that led to the issue. Do not send passwords or payment details.