THE PLAYBOOK · HBFLCG
The essentials of playing Carrom
Use a short break to learn the rhythm of Carrom. Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Compare the starting position with the example in the Guide. 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.
An idea for your next attempt
Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Make the next step deliberately.
The purpose of your moves
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.
The order of play
- 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.
Choosing and moving on screen
Touch to aim; sliders set power and angle; striker-position controls and Shoot. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Look at the feedback after the action.
See how the rules apply
Queen and own man in one legal shot cover immediately. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Read the matching step again.
Watch out for this
The last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered. Compare the situation with the worked example. Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use.
Clarifying the way this game works
On this playing page, what is the goal of Carrom?
Keep this in mind: Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered.
For my first round, how do I control Carrom?
The key detail is this: Touch to aim; sliders set power and angle; striker-position controls and Shoot.
On this playing page, what example helps explain Carrom?
Queen and own man in one legal shot cover immediately.
When I return, what should I watch out for in Carrom?
Keep this in mind: The last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered.
For this browser game, 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.
When I return, which play mode does Carrom use?
For clarity: The mode on this page is Local two players. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
