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Controls

The same actions, however you're playing. Keyboard keys are desktop-only.

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Controls

Carrom Sharp match in progress: the striker on the baseline with the aim arrow drawn, and the placement slider below the board

Drag from the striker to aim and set power; slide the knob below the board to position the striker on your baseline.

Desktop uses a mouse and keyboard; Android uses touch.
ActionDesktopAndroid
Aim & shoot Drag from the striker and release — the farther you pull back, the harder the shot. Touch and drag from the striker, then lift your finger to fire.
Play the recommended shot Double-click the striker to auto-play the yellow-highlighted suggested move, when one is shown. Double-tap the striker to play the suggested move.
Position the striker Drag the slider along your baseline to set where the striker sits. Drag the baseline slider with your finger.
Rotate the opening layout Before your first shot, drag any coin in the starting rack, or press ← / →, to spin the cluster around the Queen. Before your first shot, drag any coin in the starting rack to spin the cluster.
Zoom in / out Ctrl + mouse wheel — zoom anchors on the cursor. Press ← / → during setup to spin the coin cluster. Not available — the standard layout is used.
Zoom in / out Mouse wheel — zoom anchors on the cursor. Pinch — zoom anchors on the pinch point.
Pan the view Drag an empty area of the board. Drag with one finger.
Reset the view Tap the fixed reset-zoom button to return to the default framing.
Pause / go back Press Esc. Use the system Back button.
Tip: the harder you pull the striker back before releasing, the more speed it launches with — a short tap-drag gives a gentle nudge, a long pull sends it flying the length of the board.