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Carrom: rules and examples
Open Carrom, check the instructions and begin a round. Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered. Look at what changes after your first action. Begin with the local two players mode shown on the page. Use the example below to understand a decision.
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
Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal. Refer to the controls when needed.
The challenge in front of you
Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Notice how the game responds to your input.
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.
Input guidance
Touch to aim; sliders set power and angle; striker-position controls and Shoot. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. Use one clear input at a time.
An example before you play
Queen and own man in one legal shot cover immediately. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Keep the controls nearby.
One detail worth checking
The last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
Common questions
Before I begin, what is the goal of Carrom?
Keep this in mind: Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered.
For my first round, how do I control Carrom?
Here is the relevant explanation: Touch to aim; sliders set power and angle; striker-position controls and Shoot.
When I return, what example helps explain Carrom?
For clarity: Queen and own man in one legal shot cover immediately.
What should I watch out for in Carrom?
The last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered.
For this browser game, what format does Carrom offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: 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?
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.
Where should I start with Carrom?
Here is the relevant explanation: White starts; set striker aim and power.
When I return, do I need an account or a payment for Carrom?
For clarity: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.
As a new player, how can I find Carrom again?
Keep this in mind: Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.
As a new player, how do I report an issue with Carrom?
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.