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Carrom: what to know before playing
Choose a round of Carrom and settle into its rules. Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Compare the starting position with the example in the Guide. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
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
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Keep the objective visible.
What you are aiming for
Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. The example below illustrates a decision.
Start here and follow along
- 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.
Input guidance
Touch to aim; sliders set power and angle; striker-position controls and Shoot. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Check any mode label before starting.
See the idea in action
Queen and own man in one legal shot cover immediately. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Choose a deliberate next step.
Where a round can go wrong
The last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered. Compare the situation with the worked example. Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow.
Questions about this game
For a quick reminder, 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?
For clarity: Touch to aim; sliders set power and angle; striker-position controls and Shoot.
When I return, what example helps explain Carrom?
Here is the relevant explanation: Queen and own man in one legal shot cover immediately.
As a new player, what should I watch out for in Carrom?
For clarity: The last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered.
For my first round, what format does Carrom offer?
Keep this in mind: Play a casual Carrom match using the house rules shown here. Tournament penalties and multi-board match scoring are not used.
On this playing page, which play mode does Carrom use?
The key detail is this: The mode on this page is Local two players. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.