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Follow the steps for Carrom
Bring your attention to one round of Carrom. Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Begin with the local two players mode shown on the page. 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.
Bring this focus to a round
Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Notice the feedback after each input.
The challenge in front of you
Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Start with a deliberate move.
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.
How to interact with the game
Touch to aim; sliders set power and angle; striker-position controls and Shoot. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Read the example below alongside these instructions.
An example to follow
Queen and own man in one legal shot cover immediately. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Look for the relevant detail.
Avoid this misunderstanding
The last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered. Check the rule before repeating the action. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
More answers before you play
On this playing page, what is the goal of Carrom?
Keep this in mind: Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered.
How do I control Carrom?
The key detail is this: Touch to aim; sliders set power and angle; striker-position controls and Shoot.
While learning, what example helps explain Carrom?
Queen and own man in one legal shot cover immediately.
For my first round, what should I watch out for in Carrom?
Here is the relevant explanation: The last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered.
While learning, what format does Carrom offer?
The key detail is this: Play a casual Carrom match using the house rules shown here. Tournament penalties and multi-board match scoring are not used.
Before I begin, 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.
While reading the Guide, where should I start with Carrom?
For clarity: White starts; set striker aim and power.
While learning, do I need an account or a payment for Carrom?
Keep this in mind: 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.
For my first round, how do I report an issue with Carrom?
Here is the relevant explanation: 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.
