THE PLAYBOOK · XICHONGLT
The essentials of playing Carrom
Take a moment with Carrom before moving to another game. Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Check the rule that explains your first action. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.
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
Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Notice the feedback after each input.
The challenge in front of you
Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Keep the controls in easy reach.
How a round unfolds
- 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.
How to use the controls
Touch to aim; sliders set power and angle; striker-position controls and Shoot. Read a button’s label before selecting it. A new-round button replaces the current round.
Follow the example
Queen and own man in one legal shot cover immediately. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Choose a deliberate next step.
Keep this in mind
The last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Keep the stated aim separate from side details such as animation or appearance. Progress is measured by the game’s own completion or scoring rules.
If you are unsure
When I return, what is the goal of Carrom?
For clarity: Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered.
When I return, how do I control Carrom?
Keep this in mind: Touch to aim; sliders set power and angle; striker-position controls and Shoot.
What example helps explain Carrom?
Queen and own man in one legal shot cover immediately.
While learning, what should I watch out for in Carrom?
For clarity: The last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered.
On this playing page, 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.