How to Play Carrom

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How to play Carrom

Choose a round of Carrom and settle into its rules. Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered. Use the example below to understand a decision. Choose a comfortable screen position before beginning. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.

Play a casual Carrom match using the house rules shown here. Tournament penalties and multi-board match scoring are not used.

A careful first round

Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal. Refer to the controls when needed.

Your goal

Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Review the board or playing area as it changes.

Step by step

1. White starts; set striker aim and power.
2. Own-colour pockets earn another shot.
3. Cover the queen with an own-colour man in the same or next shot.
4. Striker fouls return one own pocketed man if available.
5. Finish your colour after a covered queen.

Controls

Touch to aim; sliders set power and angle; striker-position controls and Shoot. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Contact us with the game and device if a control does not respond.

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. Look for the relevant detail.

Watch out for this

The last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention.

Common questions