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Carrom

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Follow the steps for Carrom

Open Carrom, check the instructions and begin a round. Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered. Look at what changes after your first action. Begin with the local two players mode shown on the page. 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.

Try a more deliberate 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. Make the next step deliberately.

The objective of a round

Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.

Follow these playing steps

  1. White starts; set striker aim and power.
  2. Own-colour pockets earn another shot.
  3. Cover the queen with an own-colour man in the same or next shot.
  4. Striker fouls return one own pocketed man if available.
  5. Finish your colour after a covered queen.

Your inputs

Touch to aim; sliders set power and angle; striker-position controls and Shoot. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Check any mode label before starting.

Put the rules into context

Queen and own man in one legal shot cover immediately. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Keep the controls nearby.

Keep this in mind

The last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered. Compare the situation with the worked example. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.

A few questions answered

Before I begin, what is the goal of Carrom?

For clarity: Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered.

While learning, how do I control Carrom?

The key detail is this: Touch to aim; sliders set power and angle; striker-position controls and Shoot.

For my first round, what example helps explain Carrom?

The key detail is this: Queen and own man in one legal shot cover immediately.

On this playing page, what should I watch out for in Carrom?

The last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered.

On this playing page, 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 reading the Guide, 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.

On this playing page, where should I start with Carrom?

For clarity: White starts; set striker aim and power.

While reading the Guide, do I need an account or a payment for Carrom?

Here is the relevant explanation: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.

For a quick reminder, how can I find Carrom again?

Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.

For my first round, how do I report an issue with Carrom?

Here is the relevant explanation: 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.

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