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Getting started with Carrom
Start Carrom by looking at the playing area and its controls. 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.
Practice beyond the first move
Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal. Make the next step deliberately.
What counts as success
Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. The example below illustrates a decision.
Step by step
- 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.
Making selections and moves
Touch to aim; sliders set power and angle; striker-position controls and Shoot. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. Look at the feedback after the action.
See how the rules apply
Queen and own man in one legal shot cover immediately. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Choose a deliberate next step.
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. Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention.
Read these answers for extra help
As a new player, what is the goal of Carrom?
For clarity: Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered.
As a new player, how do I control Carrom?
Here is the relevant explanation: Touch to aim; sliders set power and angle; striker-position controls and Shoot.
For this browser game, what example helps explain Carrom?
For clarity: Queen and own man in one legal shot cover immediately.
For a quick reminder, what should I watch out for in Carrom?
The last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered.
While learning, what format does Carrom offer?
Keep this in mind: Play a casual Carrom match using the house rules shown here. Tournament penalties and multi-board match scoring are not used.
On this playing page, 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.
For my first round, where should I start with Carrom?
The key detail is this: White starts; set striker aim and power.
As a new player, do I need an account or a payment for Carrom?
For clarity: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.
For my first round, 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.
Before I begin, 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.
