How to Play Carrom

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Bring your attention to one round of Carrom. Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered. Use the example below to understand a decision. Make your first input carefully and watch the result. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.

Play a casual Carrom match using the house rules shown here. Tournament penalties and multi-board match scoring are not used.

Notice the feedback

Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention. Keep the objective visible.

Your goal

Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Keep the controls in easy reach.

Step by step

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.

Controls

Touch to aim; sliders set power and angle; striker-position controls and Shoot. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.

A useful example

Queen and own man in one legal shot cover immediately. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Notice the change in the playing area.

Watch out for this

The last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use.

Common questions

While reading the Guide, what is the goal of Carrom?

The key detail is this: Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered.

When I return, how do I control Carrom?

Keep this in mind: Touch to aim; sliders set power and angle; striker-position controls and Shoot.

What example helps explain Carrom?

Keep this in mind: Queen and own man in one legal shot cover immediately.

When I return, what should I watch out for in Carrom?

The last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered.

On this playing page, what format does Carrom offer?

The key detail is this: Play a casual Carrom match using the house rules shown here. Tournament penalties and multi-board match scoring are not used.

For a quick reminder, which play mode does Carrom use?

The mode on this page is Local two players. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.