THE PLAYBOOK · TJHAIZHONG
How to play Carrom
Take a moment with Carrom before moving to another game. Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Begin with the local two players mode shown on the page. 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.
Notice the feedback
Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention. Refer to the controls when needed.
Your goal
Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. The example below illustrates a decision.
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. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Look at the feedback after the action.
A useful example
Queen and own man in one legal shot cover immediately. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Verify the rule before continuing.
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
For this browser game, what is the goal of Carrom?
Keep this in mind: Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered.
For a quick reminder, how do I control Carrom?
The key detail is this: Touch to aim; sliders set power and angle; striker-position controls and Shoot.
For a quick reminder, what example helps explain Carrom?
The key detail is this: Queen and own man in one legal shot cover immediately.
For this browser game, what should I watch out for in Carrom?
Here is the relevant explanation: The last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered.
On this playing page, what format does Carrom offer?
Keep this in mind: Play a casual Carrom match using the house rules shown here. Tournament penalties and multi-board match scoring are not used.
For this browser game, 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.
