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Carrom: what to know before playing
Open Carrom, check the instructions and begin a round. Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered. Use the example below to understand a decision. Begin with the local two players mode shown on the page. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
Play a casual Carrom match using the house rules shown here. Tournament penalties and multi-board match scoring are not used.
Practice with a purpose
Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Keep the objective visible.
What the game asks you to do
Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.
Work through the instructions
- 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.
Keyboard and screen controls
Touch to aim; sliders set power and angle; striker-position controls and Shoot. Read a button’s label before selecting it. A new-round button replaces the current round.
An example before you play
Queen and own man in one legal shot cover immediately. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Read the matching step again.
Notice this detail
The last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.
Common questions
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.
On this playing page, how do I control Carrom?
The key detail is this: Touch to aim; sliders set power and angle; striker-position controls and Shoot.
What example helps explain Carrom?
Keep this in mind: Queen and own man in one legal shot cover immediately.
When I return, what should I watch out for in Carrom?
The key detail is this: The last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered.
While reading the Guide, 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?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Local two players. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
Before I begin, where should I start with Carrom?
Keep this in mind: White starts; set striker aim and power.
For my first round, do I need an account or a payment for Carrom?
No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.
For my first round, how can I find Carrom again?
Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.
While reading the Guide, how do I report an issue with Carrom?
For clarity: 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.