THE PLAYBOOK · QINSMAN
How to play Carrom
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. 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.
Make the controls familiar
Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Keep the objective visible.
Your goal
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.
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. Use the control method described here for this activity. Return to the rules if the result is unexpected.
A useful example
Queen and own man in one legal shot cover immediately. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Keep the controls nearby.
Watch out for this
The last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered. Check the rule before repeating the action. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
Common questions
What is the goal of Carrom?
Keep this in mind: Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered.
For this browser game, how do I control Carrom?
Keep this in mind: 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?
Here is the relevant explanation: The last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered.
For my first round, what format does Carrom offer?
The key detail is this: 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.
