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Read before your next round of Carrom
Carrom gives you a focused activity to play in your browser. Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Begin with the local two players mode shown on the page. Use the example below to understand a decision.
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
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Keep the objective visible.
Understand the aim
Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Try to explain the aim in your own words.
From the start of a round
- 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. Read the example below alongside these instructions.
A useful example
Queen and own man in one legal shot cover immediately. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Keep the game’s format in mind.
Check this before moving on
The last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow.
Questions that come up during play
Before I begin, what is the goal of Carrom?
The key detail is this: Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered.
While learning, how do I control Carrom?
Keep this in mind: 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.
While reading the Guide, 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.
While learning, which play mode does Carrom use?
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?
White starts; set striker aim and power.
For my first round, do I need an account or a payment for Carrom?
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?
For clarity: Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.
When I return, how do I report an issue with Carrom?
For clarity: 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.