THE PLAYBOOK · XIQIGLASS
Learn the rules of Carrom
Take a moment with Carrom before moving to another game. Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Keep the instructions close while learning this activity. 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
Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Make the next step deliberately.
The challenge in front of you
Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Review the board or playing area as it changes.
Making your moves
- 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.
Using the playing area
Touch to aim; sliders set power and angle; striker-position controls and Shoot. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Look at the feedback after the action.
See the idea in action
Queen and own man in one legal shot cover immediately. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Verify the rule before continuing.
A common point of confusion
The last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered. Check the rule before repeating the action. Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use.
Game-specific help
As a new player, what is the goal of Carrom?
Keep this in mind: Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered.
For a quick reminder, how do I control Carrom?
For clarity: Touch to aim; sliders set power and angle; striker-position controls and Shoot.
While reading the Guide, what example helps explain Carrom?
Here is the relevant explanation: Queen and own man in one legal shot cover immediately.
Before I begin, what should I watch out for in Carrom?
For clarity: The last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered.
For my first round, 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.
While reading the Guide, which play mode does Carrom use?
Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Local two players. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
