Queen questions and foul situations

Establish the starting point

Was the queen on the board, being attempted or being covered? Note the pocketed pieces and the stage of play before looking for an answer.

Check a special condition

Rule 95(d) addresses queen and striker pocketed while all nine of the player’s carrommen remain: queen returned, a due declared, turn lost.

Avoid a broad shortcut

This is a specific condition, not a summary of every queen-and-striker situation. Later provisions address other combinations. Compare the complete circumstances.

A learning exercise

Write two question cards with different starting layouts. For each, identify which extra information you would need before applying a rule.

Reference and scope

AICF published Laws of Carrom, Rule 95–101. Read the source using the reference link below. Checked 16 October 2026. The event’s adopted rules take precedence.