How to Play Carrom

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Take a moment with Carrom before moving to another game. 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. 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.

A useful comparison

Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Keep the objective visible.

Your goal

Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Try to explain the aim in your own words.

Step by step

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.

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.

A useful example

Queen and own man in one legal shot cover immediately. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Verify the rule before continuing.

Watch out for this

The last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered. Check the rule before repeating the action. Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board.

Common questions

As a new player, 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?

For clarity: Touch to aim; sliders set power and angle; striker-position controls and Shoot.

While learning, what example helps explain Carrom?

For clarity: Queen and own man in one legal shot cover immediately.

While reading the Guide, what should I watch out for in Carrom?

For clarity: The last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered.

Before I begin, what format does Carrom offer?

Play a casual Carrom match using the house rules shown here. Tournament penalties and multi-board match scoring are not used.

As a new player, 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.