Frequently Asked Questions
How do you play Carrom online?▾
Hover your mouse over the board to see the aim line from the striker. Click to shoot in that direction — the further from the striker you click, the more powerful the shot. Drag the striker left or right to reposition it along the baseline before shooting. Pocket all 9 of your coins to win!
What are the rules for the Queen (Red Coin)?▾
The Queen is the red coin at the center. To claim it, pocket the Queen first, then pocket one of your own coins in the same or very next shot (called "covering"). If you fail to cover the Queen, it returns to the center of the board. Covering the Queen earns 3 bonus points.
Can I play on my mobile phone?▾
Yes! The game is fully touch-enabled. On mobile, tap and hold anywhere on the board to aim — the dotted aim line follows your finger. Release to shoot. To reposition the striker, touch and drag it sideways along the baseline. The board resizes automatically for all screen sizes.
How does the AI opponent work?▾
The AI calculates the optimal angle to pocket its nearest coin toward a corner hole, then adds a small random deviation to simulate realistic human-like imperfection. It plays from the top baseline after every player turn with a brief delay so you can follow the action clearly.
What happens if the striker falls into a pocket?▾
Pocketing the striker is a foul. Your turn ends immediately and the striker returns to the baseline. Any queen pocketed on the same shot is returned to the board center. This is why careful aiming matters — power without precision leads to fouls!
Is this Carrom game completely free?▾
Yes, 100% free with no download, no sign-up, and no ads. Just open the page and play instantly in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge on desktop or mobile devices.