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Carrom: how a round works
Try Carrom at your own pace and keep its objective in view. 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.
A focus for your next round
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Keep the objective visible.
Aim for this result
Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.
A walkthrough of the rules
- 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.
Work through an example
Queen and own man in one legal shot cover immediately. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Notice the change in the playing area.
Notice this detail
The last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board.
A few questions answered
On this playing page, what is the goal of Carrom?
Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered.
When I return, 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?
Here is the relevant explanation: Queen and own man in one legal shot cover immediately.
Before I begin, what should I watch out for in Carrom?
Here is the relevant explanation: The last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered.
For this browser game, 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.
For this browser game, 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 learning, where should I start with Carrom?
The key detail is this: 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.
How can I find Carrom again?
The key detail is this: 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?
The key detail is this: 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.