Game guide · QWBEN
Learn your way around Carrom
Read the aim of Carrom, then make your first move. Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered. Look at what changes after your first action. Begin with the local two players mode shown on the page. 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.
One thing to notice as you play
Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow. Use the example to check your reasoning.
What counts as success
Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered. Read that aim before choosing your first action. The example below illustrates a decision.
How to proceed
- 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. Return to the rules if the result is unexpected.
A useful example
Queen and own man in one legal shot cover immediately. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Notice the change in the playing area.
Notice this detail
The last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered. Check the rule before repeating the action. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
Clarifying the way this game works
On this playing page, what is the goal of Carrom?
Here is the relevant explanation: Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered.
For a quick reminder, how do I control Carrom?
For clarity: 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 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.
For my first round, what format does Carrom offer?
The key detail is this: 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?
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.
On this playing page, where should I start with Carrom?
For clarity: White starts; set striker aim and power.
Before I begin, do I need an account or a payment for Carrom?
For clarity: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.
For this browser game, how can I find Carrom again?
Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.
Before I begin, how do I report an issue with Carrom?
Keep this in mind: 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.