THE PLAYBOOK · 09JB
Find your footing in Carrom
Start Carrom by looking at the playing area and its controls. Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered. Use the example below to understand a decision. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
Play a casual Carrom match using the house rules shown here. Tournament penalties and multi-board match scoring are not used.
One thing to notice as you play
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 objective
Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Try to explain the aim in your own words.
Work through the instructions
- 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.
Using the playing area
Touch to aim; sliders set power and angle; striker-position controls and Shoot. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.
Work through an example
Queen and own man in one legal shot cover immediately. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Verify the rule before continuing.
A common point of confusion
The last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use.
Further help with the game
While reading the Guide, what is the goal of Carrom?
The key detail is this: Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered.
As a new player, how do I control Carrom?
The key detail is this: Touch to aim; sliders set power and angle; striker-position controls and Shoot.
While reading the Guide, what example helps explain Carrom?
The key detail is this: Queen and own man in one legal shot cover immediately.
For this browser game, what should I watch out for in Carrom?
Here is the relevant explanation: The last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered.
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.
As a new player, 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.
