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How to play Carrom
The YSSDYY guide to Carrom starts with rules before speed. Your task is to clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered. Use the controls below and follow the example to get started.
Play a casual Carrom match using the house rules shown here. Tournament penalties and multi-board match scoring are not used.
Rules before speed
Work slowly for one round. Explain the rule behind each choice before trying to improve your score or completion time.
Your goal
Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered.
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.
A useful example
Queen and own man in one legal shot cover immediately.
Watch out for this
The last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered.
Common questions
What completes a round?
Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered.
Which controls should I use?
Touch to aim; sliders set power and angle; striker-position controls and Shoot.
What can I play here?
Play a casual Carrom match using the house rules shown here. Tournament penalties and multi-board match scoring are not used.
Does play involve an account or cash?
No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes.
