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Find your footing in Carrom
Try Carrom at your own pace and keep its objective in view. 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. 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.
Give this approach a try
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Use the example to check your reasoning.
Your goal
Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Check the rules when you are unsure.
Start here and follow along
- 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.
The controls to know
Touch to aim; sliders set power and angle; striker-position controls and Shoot. Use the control method described here for this activity. Contact us with the game and device if a control does not respond.
An example to follow
Queen and own man in one legal shot cover immediately. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Keep the controls nearby.
Pay attention to this rule
The last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered. Check the rule before repeating the action. Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention.
Questions that come up during play
For my first round, what is the goal of Carrom?
Here is the relevant explanation: Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered.
Before I begin, how do I control Carrom?
The key detail is this: Touch to aim; sliders set power and angle; striker-position controls and Shoot.
Before I begin, what example helps explain Carrom?
Here is the relevant explanation: Queen and own man in one legal shot cover immediately.
Before I begin, 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?
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.
While reading the Guide, 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.
Before I begin, where should I start with Carrom?
Keep this in mind: White starts; set striker aim and power.
For a quick reminder, 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?
Here is the relevant explanation: Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.
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.