THE PLAYBOOK · ACSIWANG
How to play Carrom
Start Carrom by looking at the playing area and its controls. Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Treat the first round as a chance to learn the controls. 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.
Keep the aim in sight
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. Notice the feedback after each input.
Your goal
Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. 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.
Controls
Touch to aim; sliders set power and angle; striker-position controls and Shoot. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Look at the feedback after the action.
A useful example
Queen and own man in one legal shot cover immediately. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Keep the game’s format in mind.
Watch out for this
The last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board.
Common questions
For a quick reminder, what is the goal of Carrom?
Here is the relevant explanation: Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered.
For my first round, how do I control Carrom?
Here is the relevant explanation: Touch to aim; sliders set power and angle; striker-position controls and Shoot.
While reading the Guide, what example helps explain Carrom?
For clarity: Queen and own man in one legal shot cover immediately.
When I return, what should I watch out for in Carrom?
Keep this in mind: The last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered.
For a quick reminder, 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.
For my first round, which play mode does Carrom use?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Local two players. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.