Carrom
Carrom is a disc-flicking board game for 2 players, taking about 15 minutes.
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Carrom in 30 seconds
- Set upArrange nine white coins, nine black coins and the red queen in the centre. The first player takes white.
- Your turnPlace the large white striker on your baseline, aim and flick. Pocket your color to continue.
- QueenPocket your color before taking the queen. Cover the queen by pocketing your color on that shot or the next one.
- FinishWith the queen covered, clear your color to win the board. Each opposing coin left is worth one point.
At a glance
| Item | This game |
|---|---|
| Players | 2 players |
| Play time | About 15 min |
| Type | Board |
| Ranked play | No |
| Practice against the CPU | Yes |
| Price | Free (no account needed) |
| Rights holder | A public-domain classic game |
| Last updated | 2026-10-29 |
How to play Carrom online with friends
- Tap "Play with friends"A party is created with a 6-character code. No account is needed.
- Send a link or QR codeShare it on LINE, or just read the code aloud.
- Everyone opens it in a browserOnce 2 players have joined, the host taps "Start".
Rule highlights
Setup, play, winning, and house rules
Setup
- Arrange nine white, nine black and one red coin in the centre. The first player takes white and the second takes black.
- The larger white disc is the striker. Before the first shot, Powder makes the surface more slippery for this board.
How to play
- At the start of your turn the striker appears at the centre of your baseline. Move the slider under the board left or right to slide the striker along the baseline. On the board, put a finger on the striker and pull back: it flies the opposite way. A longer pull is stronger (the percentage is shown); release to shoot. Return your finger to the striker and release to cancel. It works the same in landscape (the slider stays under the board).
- Cover an end circle fully or keep clear of it. Placement snaps to a spot clear of other coins.
- Pocket your color to shoot again; otherwise the turn passes. Pocketing only the opposing color passes the turn and counts for the opponent.
- Take the queen after pocketing at least one coin of your color (the same shot as your first coin also counts). Pocket your color on the same shot or your next shot; this is called covering. Otherwise the queen returns to the centre.
- Pocketing the striker is a foul: return one of your pocketed coins to the outer centre circle (if none is available, return the next coin you pocket). If your color or the queen also dropped on that shot, they come back too and you shoot again. Otherwise the turn passes.
- If the opening shot misses every coin, the same player has up to two more attempts. If the opening shot misses and the striker drops, the turn passes with nothing returned. Running out of time passes the turn without returning a coin.
- Read each shot result and press Next. Play continues when everyone confirms or ten seconds after the discs stop.
Winning
- With the queen covered, the first player to pocket all nine coins of their color wins the board. Pocketing either color's last coin before the queen is covered loses the board for the shooter.
- The winner scores one point per opposing coin left. Whoever covered it, the queen's three points go to the winner (if their previous total was below 22). A board is worth at least one point.
- Play again starts the next board. Reach 25 total points first, or lead after eight boards, to win the game. If totals are equal after eight boards, extra boards are played until one side leads.
House rules
| Name | Description | Default | Changeable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen points | Queen points that go to the board winner. | 3 points | Can be changed |
| Game target | The total needed to win the game. | 25 points | Can be changed |
| Powder | Apply once before the first shot. | On | Can be changed |
| Time per turn | Time up passes the turn without a shot. | 30 seconds | Can be changed |
| First player on replay | The loser starts the next board. | Alternate | Can be changed |
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FAQ
How many players?
Two. You can also play against the CPU.
Where do I shoot the striker from?
Place it on your own baseline, then set the direction and power and flick.
How do I win?
Cover the queen and pocket all of your color before your opponent does to win the board. Your opponent’s remaining coins plus the queen's three points become your points.
Can I play on a phone?
Yes. No app is needed — just open it in a browser. You can join the same party as people on a PC or tablet.
Can two people play?
Yes. This game supports 2 or more players.
Can I play against the computer (CPU)?
Yes. You can play against computer opponents without inviting anyone.
Can I play online with friends far away?
Yes. Start a party and send its invite link. Friends can join in their browsers without signing up.
Is there an app?
This is a free app that runs in your browser. No installation is needed.
Rights holder and physical edition
This is a public-domain classic game. The rules follow the standard reference rules.
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Last updated 2026-10-29 · Run by Qdan, Inc.