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Carrom: rules and examples
Open Carrom, check the instructions and begin a round. Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Use the opening round to become familiar with the layout. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
Play a casual Carrom match using the house rules shown here. Tournament penalties and multi-board match scoring are not used.
Practice beyond the first move
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Keep the objective visible.
What counts as success
Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.
Start here and follow along
- 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. Use the control method described here for this activity. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.
A closer look at one example
Queen and own man in one legal shot cover immediately. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Check the stated objective.
Keep this in mind
The last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered. Compare the situation with the worked example. Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round.
Further help with the game
Before I begin, what is the goal of Carrom?
The key detail is this: Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered.
While learning, how do I control Carrom?
Here is the relevant explanation: Touch to aim; sliders set power and angle; striker-position controls and Shoot.
When I return, what example helps explain Carrom?
Here is the relevant explanation: Queen and own man in one legal shot cover immediately.
For my first round, what should I watch out for in Carrom?
The key detail is this: The last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered.
While reading the Guide, what format does Carrom offer?
For clarity: Play a casual Carrom match using the house rules shown here. Tournament penalties and multi-board match scoring are not used.
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.