Carrom Game Rules – Learn to Play & Win on MPL

Objective of the Carrom Board Game

The main objective of online carrom is to pocket all your assigned pawnpucks (either black or white) along with the red queen before your opponent does. Each player is randomly matched with another once the entry fee is submitted. The player with the white pawnpucks gets the first turn. To win the game, you must pot all your pieces and cover the queen with one of your own pawnpucks right after pocketing it.

Carrom Board Setup(MPL)

When you start a match on the MPL app, the carrom board is set up automatically. The red queen is placed at the center, surrounded by black and white pawnpucks in a fixed pattern. You are randomly assigned either black or white pawnpucks, and the player with the white ones gets the first turn.

There’s no need to arrange any pieces manually. On-screen controls let you aim, adjust shot power, and strike smoothly. Your goal is to pocket all your assigned pawnpucks along with the queen before your opponent does.

Carrom Game Rules – How to Play on MPL

1. Aim with the Striker
Use the on-screen controls to slide the striker left or right along the striker line. Set your angle, adjust the shot power, and release to strike.

2. Pocket Your Coins
Your goal is to pocket all the pawnpucks assigned to you (black or white). If you keep pocketing coins without missing, your turn continues.

3. Pot the Queen and Cover It
The red coin is the Queen. You can pocket it at any time during your turn. But to keep it, you must also pocket one of your own coins in the same turn as cover. If not, the Queen is returned to the center.

4. Avoid Fouls
Pocketing the striker or your opponent’s coin results in a foul. One of your coins will be placed back in the center, and your turn will end.

5. Plan Your Shots
Try to pocket the Queen and its cover early when the board is less crowded. Keep at least one coin aside to use as a cover if needed.

Carrom Scoring Rules on MPL – How Winners Are Decided

• Win Condition:
  The player who pockets all of their assigned coins (black or white) and covers the Queen (if pocketed) first wins the game.
• Queen Rules:
  If you pocket the Queen, you must cover it by potting one of your own coins in the same turn. If not covered, the Queen returns to the center.
• No Point-Based Matchplay:
  Unlike traditional carrom, there are no ongoing points or rounds. You win or lose based on who clears their coins (with a valid Queen cover) first.
• Fouls & Penalties:
  Pocketing the striker or opponent’s coin results in a foul, and one of your coins is returned to the board.

Common Fouls in Carrom & How to Avoid Them

How to Win an Online Carrom Game on MPL

1. Plan Your Shots, Don’t Rush
Before taking a shot, quickly check the board. Choose the coin that’s easiest to pocket and set your aim carefully. Avoid rushing, it can lead to fouls or missed chances.

2. Use Angles Smartly
If a coin is blocked, use side shots or rebounds to reach it. Understanding angles helps you pocket coins that aren't directly in line.

3. Keep Coins Away from Opponent
Try not to leave your coins near your opponent’s side. It gives them an easy shot. Focus on opening blocked areas and clearing coins from tricky spots early.

4. Control the Centre
Coins in the center are easier to access. Try to position your coins smartly and avoid giving your opponent an open shot.

5. Watch the Timer
Online carrom matches on MPL have a timer for each move. Make sure you aim and strike within the time limit. Stay calm and make smart decisions quickly.

6. Play Defensive When Needed
If you don’t have a good shot, move your coin to a safer place or block your opponent’s path. This can slow them down and give you another chance.

7. Stay Focused and Keep Playing
Missing a shot is normal. Don’t panic. One smart turn can turn the game in your favour. Stay calm and keep improving with every move.

Common Doubts About Carrom Game Rules on MPL

What are the basic carrom game rules on MPL?

In MPL’s carrom game, your aim is to pocket all your assigned coins and the queen, but only after covering the queen by potting a coin immediately after it. Avoid fouls like potting the striker or opponent’s coins, as they result in penalties. Accurate shots are important to winning without losing coins to the centre.

What are some basic Carrom tips and tricks to improve gameplay?

Some effective Carrom tips and tricks include mastering straight shots, understanding rebound angles, using controlled striker force, and aiming for the center pocket. Regularly practicing your break shots also helps improve your game.

How does turn-taking work in MPL Carrom?

In MPL Carrom, players take alternate turns, and a turn continues only if you pocket your own coins or the Queen (with cover). The turn ends if you miss, foul or pocket the opponent’s coin. Fouls may return a coin to the centre. To win, you must pocket all your coins and properly cover the Queen.

What happens if I pocket the striker by mistake?

In MPL Carrom, accidentally pocketing the striker counts as a foul. It gives your opponent a "due"—they can return one of their pocketed coins to the board. You also lose your turn. If you haven’t pocketed any coins yet, the due is held and applied once you do.

Do I lose a point for committing a foul in carrom?

In MPL Carrom, committing a foul does not reduce your score directly. Instead, you're penalised by returning one of your pocketed coins to the board, and your turn ends. If you haven’t pocketed any coins yet, the penalty is carried over and applied once you do. But no points are deducted.

Can I cover the Queen anytime during the game?

Yes, in MPL’s online carrom game, you can cover the Queen at any point, provided you pocket one of your own coins immediately after. If you fail to cover it, the Queen returns to the centre. Potting the Queen and your own coin in a single strike automatically counts as a successful cover.

How are fouls handled in MPL’s carrom game?

In MPL’s carrom game, fouls lead to a penalty where the opponent returns one of your pocketed pieces to the centre. Your turn ends immediately. If no coins were pocketed yet, the penalty is “owed” and applied later. Common fouls include pocketing the striker, sending pieces off the board, or touching coins during setup.