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Carrom: rules and examples
Take a moment with Carrom before moving to another game. Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. 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.
Build familiarity through play
Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Make the next step deliberately.
What the game asks you to do
Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Try to explain the aim in your own words.
The playing sequence
- 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.
Making selections and moves
Touch to aim; sliders set power and angle; striker-position controls and Shoot. Use the control method described here for this activity. Contact us with the game and device if a control does not respond.
Learn from a sample situation
Queen and own man in one legal shot cover immediately. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Read the matching step again.
Where a round can go wrong
The last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round.
Read these answers for extra help
For this browser game, 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?
Touch to aim; sliders set power and angle; striker-position controls and Shoot.
For this browser game, 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?
The last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered.
While reading the Guide, 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.
While reading the Guide, where should I start with Carrom?
Here is the relevant explanation: White starts; set striker aim and power.
While learning, 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.
For this browser game, 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.