Carrom Masters

🎮 How to Play

Learn how to play Carrom Masters and master the classic board game from your browser! The core gameplay involves using a striker to flick your colored pieces (carrom men) into the corner pockets. Players take turns. To shoot, drag your finger or mouse away from the striker to aim and adjust power, then release to flick. The goal is to clear all your pieces before your opponent, but you must always pocket the red queen piece and cover it with a subsequent shot. The intuitive physics make each move feel authentic and strategic.

🕹️ Controls

Carrom Masters features simple, intuitive controls designed for all players.

• Primary Control (Desktop & Mobile): Click, hold, and drag away from your striker to aim. A direction line will show your shot trajectory. The length of the pull determines the power of your flick. Release to shoot.
• Secondary Control / Fine Aiming: Make small, careful dragging motions for precise shots and gentle taps.
• Touchscreen Controls: Perfect for mobile and tablets. Use one finger to drag, aim, and release, just like a real carrom striker.
• Keyboard Shortcuts (Desktop): Press 'R' to reset your aim if you make a mistake. Press Spacebar for a quick power shot after aiming.

🎯 Objectives

The main objective in Carrom Masters is to be the first player to pocket all of your assigned carrom men (either white or black). However, to win, you must also legally pocket the red queen piece. This requires you to pocket the queen and then immediately "cover" it by pocketing one of your own pieces on your next successful turn. If you fail to cover it, the queen is returned to the center. Success comes from strategic positioning, accurate shooting, and clever defense against your opponent's pieces.

💡 Pro Tips

• 🎪 Master the Bank Shot: Bounce your striker off the side rails to hit pieces at difficult angles. This advanced technique is key for clearing crowded boards and disrupting your opponent's strategy.
• ⚡ Control Your Power: A gentle touch is often better than a powerful smash. Use just enough force to pocket a piece, leaving your striker in a good position for your next shot instead of scratching.
• 💰 Prioritize the Queen: Don't just pocket the queen randomly. Plan its capture for a turn where you have an easy follow-up shot to cover it, securing those bonus points.
• 🏆 Play Defense: Sometimes the best move is to block your opponent’s access to their pieces or hide your striker behind your own men, forcing them into a mistake.