THE PLAYBOOK · AGMJZYG
The Carrom playbook
Read the aim of Carrom, then make your first move. Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Choose a comfortable screen position before beginning. 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.
Try a more deliberate round
Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention. Refer to the controls when needed.
Your objective
Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Take a moment to understand the current position.
How to proceed
- 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.
The controls to know
Touch to aim; sliders set power and angle; striker-position controls and Shoot. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Return to the rules if the result is unexpected.
One way to understand the rules
Queen and own man in one legal shot cover immediately. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Verify the rule before continuing.
Pay attention to this rule
The last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
Questions about this game
On this playing page, what is the goal of Carrom?
The key detail is this: Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered.
While learning, how do I control Carrom?
Keep this in mind: Touch to aim; sliders set power and angle; striker-position controls and Shoot.
On this playing page, what example helps explain Carrom?
Here is the relevant explanation: Queen and own man in one legal shot cover immediately.
For a quick reminder, what should I watch out for in Carrom?
The key detail is this: The last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered.
For this browser game, 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.
While learning, 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.