THE PLAYBOOK · 360-L
How to play Carrom
Carrom gives you a focused activity to play in your browser. Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered. Use the example below to understand a decision. Choose a comfortable screen position before beginning. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Play a casual Carrom match using the house rules shown here. Tournament penalties and multi-board match scoring are not used.
Try a deliberate move
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Use the example to check your reasoning.
Your goal
Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. 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. 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. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Take a moment to compare.
Watch out for this
The last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered. Check the rule before repeating the action. Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow.
Common questions
For my first round, what is the goal of Carrom?
The key detail is this: Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered.
For a quick reminder, 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?
Here is the relevant explanation: Queen and own man in one legal shot cover immediately.
Before I begin, what should I watch out for in Carrom?
The last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered.
Before I begin, 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.
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.
