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Learn your way around Carrom
Take a moment with Carrom before moving to another game. Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. 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.
Take a closer look while playing
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Notice the feedback after each input.
The purpose of your moves
Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Start with a deliberate move.
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.
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.
Follow the example
Queen and own man in one legal shot cover immediately. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Take a moment to compare.
Keep this in mind
The last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
Helpful answers for players
For this browser game, what is the goal of Carrom?
Keep this in mind: Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered.
For a quick reminder, 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?
Queen and own man in one legal shot cover immediately.
Before I begin, what should I watch out for in Carrom?
The last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered.
For my first round, what format does Carrom offer?
Keep this in mind: 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?
For clarity: The mode on this page is Local two players. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
For my first round, where should I start with Carrom?
Here is the relevant explanation: White starts; set striker aim and power.
For a quick reminder, do I need an account or a payment for Carrom?
For clarity: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.
While reading the Guide, 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 learning, 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.
