Game guide · CQMELISSA
Carrom: how a round works
Read the aim of Carrom, then make your first move. Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered. Use the example below to understand a decision. 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. Keep the objective visible.
What the game asks you to do
Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Take a moment to understand the current position.
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.
The controls to know
Touch to aim; sliders set power and angle; striker-position controls and Shoot. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. Read the example below alongside these instructions.
An example to follow
Queen and own man in one legal shot cover immediately. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Keep the controls nearby.
A useful caution
The last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
If you are unsure
While learning, what is the goal of Carrom?
Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered.
When I return, how do I control Carrom?
Here is the relevant explanation: 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.
What should I watch out for in Carrom?
For clarity: The last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered.
When I return, what format does Carrom offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: 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?
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.
Where should I start with Carrom?
White starts; set striker aim and power.
As a new player, 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.
While reading the Guide, how can I find Carrom again?
The key detail is this: 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?
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.
