THE PLAYBOOK · 78JMW
How to play Carrom
Use a short break to learn the rhythm of Carrom. Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Read the objective before making your first input. 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.
Notice the feedback
Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention. Use the example to check your reasoning.
Your goal
Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Take a moment to understand the current position.
Step by step
- 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.
Controls
Touch to aim; sliders set power and angle; striker-position controls and Shoot. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Check any mode label before starting.
A useful example
Queen and own man in one legal shot cover immediately. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Check the stated objective.
Watch out for this
The last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow.
Common questions
Before I begin, what is the goal of Carrom?
Keep this in mind: Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered.
When I return, how do I control Carrom?
Touch to aim; sliders set power and angle; striker-position controls and Shoot.
While learning, what example helps explain Carrom?
Keep this in mind: Queen and own man in one legal shot cover immediately.
For a quick reminder, what should I watch out for in Carrom?
The key detail is this: The last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered.
On this playing page, 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 learning, which play mode does Carrom use?
The mode on this page is Local two players. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.