THE PLAYBOOK · 6CHROME
How to play 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. Treat the first round as a chance to learn the controls. 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.
Review a difficult moment
When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round. Keep the objective visible.
Your goal
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.
Controls
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.
A useful example
Queen and own man in one legal shot cover immediately. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Keep the game’s format in mind.
Watch out for this
The last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention.
Common questions
On this playing page, what is the goal of Carrom?
Here is the relevant explanation: Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered.
For this browser game, how do I control Carrom?
Touch to aim; sliders set power and angle; striker-position controls and Shoot.
While reading the Guide, what example helps explain Carrom?
Keep this in mind: Queen and own man in one legal shot cover immediately.
What should I watch out for in Carrom?
Keep this in mind: The last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered.
As a new player, 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.
While reading the Guide, 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.
