THE PLAYBOOK · XIAOANBA
How to play Carrom
Take a moment with Carrom before moving to another game. Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Begin with the local two players mode shown on the page. 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. Use the example to check your reasoning.
Your goal
Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered. Read that aim before choosing your first action. 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. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Use one clear input at a time.
A useful example
Queen and own man in one legal shot cover immediately. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Keep the game’s format in mind.
Watch out for this
The last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered. Compare the situation with the worked example. Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention.
Common questions
What is the goal of Carrom?
The key detail is this: Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered.
On this playing page, how do I control Carrom?
The key detail is this: Touch to aim; sliders set power and angle; striker-position controls and Shoot.
For my first round, what example helps explain Carrom?
Here is the relevant explanation: Queen and own man in one legal shot cover immediately.
While learning, what should I watch out for in Carrom?
The last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered.
When I return, 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.
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.