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How to play Carrom
This SLTPPF page combines Carrom with a guide to the decisions it asks you to make. Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered. Use build a repeatable approach to give your round a clear purpose.
Play a casual Carrom match using the house rules shown here. Tournament penalties and multi-board match scoring are not used.
Build a repeatable approach
Try a consistent sequence of observing, choosing and checking the result. Keep the sequence even when the position or challenge changes.
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.