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How to play Carrom
Carrom gives you a focused activity to play in your browser. 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. 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
Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Notice the feedback after each input.
The goal to keep in mind
Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.
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.
Input guidance
Touch to aim; sliders set power and angle; striker-position controls and Shoot. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Contact us with the game and device if a control does not respond.
Try this example
Queen and own man in one legal shot cover immediately. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Read the matching step again.
Where a round can go wrong
The last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered. Check the rule before repeating the action. Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention.
Read these answers for extra help
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?
For clarity: Touch to aim; sliders set power and angle; striker-position controls and Shoot.
As a new player, what example helps explain Carrom?
Keep this in mind: Queen and own man in one legal shot cover immediately.
As a new player, what should I watch out for in Carrom?
The last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered.
For a quick reminder, 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.
While learning, which play mode does Carrom use?
Here is the relevant explanation: 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?
White starts; set striker aim and power.
On this playing page, do I need an account or a payment for Carrom?
Keep this in mind: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.
While learning, how can I find Carrom again?
Keep this in mind: Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.
On this playing page, how do I report an issue with Carrom?
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.