Game guide · KP028
Learn the rules of Carrom
Bring your attention to one round of Carrom. Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered. Use the example below to understand a decision. 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.
Practice beyond the first move
Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal. Refer to the controls when needed.
The goal to keep in mind
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.
Work through the instructions
- 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.
Your inputs
Touch to aim; sliders set power and angle; striker-position controls and Shoot. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Avoid pressing the same control repeatedly while a move is being processed.
Learn from a sample situation
Queen and own man in one legal shot cover immediately. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Take a moment to compare.
A useful caution
The last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.
Answers about the rules and controls
While learning, what is the goal of Carrom?
For clarity: Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered.
While reading the Guide, how do I control Carrom?
Here is the relevant explanation: Touch to aim; sliders set power and angle; striker-position controls and Shoot.
As a new player, 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 last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered.
On this playing page, 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.
As a new player, 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?
Keep this in mind: White starts; set striker aim and power.
As a new player, 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?
The key detail is this: Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.
For this browser game, how do I report an issue with Carrom?
Here is the relevant explanation: 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.
