THE PLAYBOOK · GZDINGZAN
A practical guide to Carrom
Start Carrom by looking at the playing area and its controls. Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Check the rule that explains your first action. 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.
Build familiarity through play
Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal. Use the example to check your reasoning.
The objective of a round
Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Try to explain the aim in your own words.
Work through the instructions
- 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. Return to the rules if the result is unexpected.
An example before you play
Queen and own man in one legal shot cover immediately. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Take a moment to compare.
Avoid this misunderstanding
The last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered. Check the rule before repeating the action. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
Questions about this game
As a new player, what is the goal of Carrom?
Keep this in mind: Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered.
While reading the Guide, how do I control Carrom?
For clarity: Touch to aim; sliders set power and angle; striker-position controls and Shoot.
When I return, what example helps explain Carrom?
For clarity: Queen and own man in one legal shot cover immediately.
For this browser game, what should I watch out for in Carrom?
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.