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Carrom: a guide for your next round
Use a short break to learn the rhythm of Carrom. Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Read the objective before making your first input. 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.
Something to practise
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Notice the feedback after each input.
What you need to achieve
Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. The example below illustrates a decision.
Making your moves
- 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.
Getting comfortable with the controls
Touch to aim; sliders set power and angle; striker-position controls and Shoot. Use the control method described here for this activity. Avoid pressing the same control repeatedly while a move is being processed.
A useful example
Queen and own man in one legal shot cover immediately. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Notice the change in the playing area.
A useful caution
The last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered. Compare the situation with the worked example. Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use.
If you are unsure
On this playing page, what is the goal of Carrom?
Here is the relevant explanation: Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered.
When I return, 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?
Keep this in mind: Queen and own man in one legal shot cover immediately.
For a quick reminder, what should I watch out for in Carrom?
Here is the relevant explanation: The last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered.
What format does Carrom offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: 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?
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.