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How to play Carrom
Take a moment with Carrom before moving to another game. Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Use the opening round to become familiar with the layout. 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.
Build a steady rhythm
Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round. Refer to the controls when needed.
Your goal
Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.
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. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Check any mode label before starting.
A useful example
Queen and own man in one legal shot cover immediately. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Notice the change in the playing area.
Watch out for this
The last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.
Common questions
As a new player, what is the goal of Carrom?
Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered.
For a quick reminder, how do I control Carrom?
The key detail is this: Touch to aim; sliders set power and angle; striker-position controls and Shoot.
As a new player, what example helps explain Carrom?
Queen and own man in one legal shot cover immediately.
For this browser game, what should I watch out for in Carrom?
The key detail is this: The last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered.
For my first round, 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.
While learning, which play mode does Carrom use?
Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Local two players. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.