THE PLAYBOOK · 06HC
Carrom: learn through an example
Open Carrom, check the instructions and begin a round. Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered. Use the example below to understand a decision. Use the opening round to become familiar with the layout. 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.
A focus for your next round
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. Keep the objective visible.
The challenge in front of you
Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Take a moment to understand the current position.
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.
Keyboard and screen controls
Touch to aim; sliders set power and angle; striker-position controls and Shoot. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Check any mode label before starting.
An example before you play
Queen and own man in one legal shot cover immediately. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Check the stated objective.
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. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
Helpful answers for players
As a new player, what is the goal of Carrom?
For clarity: Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered.
Before I begin, how do I control Carrom?
Here is the relevant explanation: Touch to aim; sliders set power and angle; striker-position controls and Shoot.
When I return, what example helps explain Carrom?
Here is the relevant explanation: Queen and own man in one legal shot cover immediately.
While learning, what should I watch out for in Carrom?
Keep this in mind: The last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered.
As a new player, what format does Carrom offer?
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?
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.
