THE PLAYBOOK · FJHONGZHI
Play Carrom with the rules at hand
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. Make your first input carefully and watch the result. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.
Play a casual Carrom match using the house rules shown here. Tournament penalties and multi-board match scoring are not used.
A small practice goal
Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round. Refer to the controls when needed.
Understand the aim
Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. The example below illustrates a decision.
Start here and follow along
- 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.
How your actions work
Touch to aim; sliders set power and angle; striker-position controls and Shoot. Use the control method described here for this activity. Read the example below alongside these instructions.
An example to follow
Queen and own man in one legal shot cover immediately. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Look for the relevant detail.
Notice this detail
The last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered. Compare the situation with the worked example. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
Further help with the game
As a new player, what is the goal of Carrom?
The key detail is this: Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered.
When I return, how do I control Carrom?
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.
Before I begin, what should I watch out for in Carrom?
Keep this in mind: The last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered.
On this playing page, 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.
On this playing page, which play mode does Carrom use?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Local two players. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
