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Know the goal in Carrom
Bring your attention to one round of Carrom. Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered. Use the example below to understand a decision. Use the opening round to become familiar with the layout. 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.
Take a closer look while playing
When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round. Notice the feedback after each input.
The challenge in front of you
Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Keep the controls in easy reach.
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.
Making selections and moves
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. Contact us with the game and device if a control does not respond.
A closer look at one example
Queen and own man in one legal shot cover immediately. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Check the stated objective.
An important reminder
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.
Further help with the game
As a new player, what is the goal of Carrom?
For clarity: Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered.
When I return, how do I control Carrom?
Touch to aim; sliders set power and angle; striker-position controls and Shoot.
For a quick reminder, what example helps explain Carrom?
Queen and own man in one legal shot cover immediately.
When I return, what should I watch out for in Carrom?
The last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered.
Before I begin, 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.
When I return, 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.