THE PLAYBOOK · H5-WEPOKER
Find your footing in Carrom
Use a short break to learn the rhythm of Carrom. Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered. Use the example below to understand a decision. Use the opening round to become familiar with the layout. 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.
Take a closer look while playing
Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal. Keep the objective visible.
Your goal
Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Check the rules when you are unsure.
The order of play
- 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.
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.
Pay attention to this rule
The last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention.
Clarifying the way this game works
What is the goal of Carrom?
The key detail is this: Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered.
Before I begin, how do I control Carrom?
The key detail is this: Touch to aim; sliders set power and angle; striker-position controls and Shoot.
What example helps explain Carrom?
For clarity: Queen and own man in one legal shot cover immediately.
For my first round, what should I watch out for in Carrom?
For clarity: The last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered.
While reading the Guide, what format does Carrom offer?
The key detail is this: 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?
The mode on this page is Local two players. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.