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Carrom: instructions and practice
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. Look at what changes after your first action.
Play a casual Carrom match using the house rules shown here. Tournament penalties and multi-board match scoring are not used.
Try a more deliberate round
Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention. Notice the feedback after each input.
What counts as success
Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Notice how the game responds to your input.
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. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
Put the rules into context
Queen and own man in one legal shot cover immediately. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Look for the relevant detail.
Where a round can go wrong
The last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered. Check the rule before repeating the action. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
Questions that come up during play
While reading the Guide, what is the goal of Carrom?
Here is the relevant explanation: Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered.
For a quick reminder, how do I control Carrom?
Touch to aim; sliders set power and angle; striker-position controls and Shoot.
Before I begin, what example helps explain Carrom?
For clarity: Queen and own man in one legal shot cover immediately.
While learning, what should I watch out for in Carrom?
Here is the relevant explanation: The last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered.
For my first round, what format does Carrom offer?
Play a casual Carrom match using the house rules shown here. Tournament penalties and multi-board match scoring are not used.
While reading the Guide, 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.
Where should I start with Carrom?
For clarity: White starts; set striker aim and power.
As a new player, 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.
Before I begin, 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.
As a new player, 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.