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How to play Carrom
Use a short break to learn the rhythm of Carrom. Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.
Play a casual Carrom match using the house rules shown here. Tournament penalties and multi-board match scoring are not used.
An idea for your next attempt
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Make the next step deliberately.
What the game asks you to do
Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Try to explain the aim in your own words.
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.
Using the playing area
Touch to aim; sliders set power and angle; striker-position controls and Shoot. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Read the example below alongside these instructions.
See how the rules apply
Queen and own man in one legal shot cover immediately. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Look for the relevant detail.
Avoid this misunderstanding
The last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered. Compare the situation with the worked example. 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.
Further help with the game
While reading the Guide, what is the goal of Carrom?
Here is the relevant explanation: Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered.
While learning, how do I control Carrom?
For clarity: Touch to aim; sliders set power and angle; striker-position controls and Shoot.
For my first round, what example helps explain Carrom?
Keep this in mind: Queen and own man in one legal shot cover immediately.
For my first round, what should I watch out for in Carrom?
For clarity: The last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered.
On this playing page, what format does Carrom offer?
For clarity: 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?
The mode on this page is Local two players. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.