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How to play Carrom
Carrom gives you a focused activity to play in your browser. 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. 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.
Try a more deliberate round
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. Use the example to check your reasoning.
The goal to keep in mind
Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.
How to proceed
- 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.
Getting comfortable with the controls
Touch to aim; sliders set power and angle; striker-position controls and Shoot. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Use one clear input at a time.
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. Consider the next action carefully.
Pay attention to this rule
The last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered. Check the rule before repeating the action. Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow.
A few questions answered
For my first round, what is the goal of Carrom?
Here is the relevant explanation: Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered.
While reading the Guide, how do I control Carrom?
The key detail is this: Touch to aim; sliders set power and angle; striker-position controls and Shoot.
Before I begin, what example helps explain Carrom?
Keep this in mind: Queen and own man in one legal shot cover immediately.
On this playing page, what should I watch out for in Carrom?
The last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered.
While reading the Guide, 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 my first round, 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.