Carrom is a popular tabletop game where you flick a striker to pocket your coins and the queen before your opponents. Learn how to play, explore the game modes and start playing with Gamostar’s free games.
Learn, practise, play
Carrom is a popular tabletop game where you flick a striker to pocket your coins and the queen before your opponents. It is played by 2–4 players and works perfectly on mobile, which is why so many people play Carrom online.
Playing Carrom online means you can start a game in seconds, join tables with friends or players worldwide and practise whenever you like. Below you will find how to play Carrom, the game modes, tips to win and answers to common questions.
9 white, 9 black and 1 red queen coin are arranged in the centre circle.
Position the striker on your baseline and set your aim and power.
Strike a coin of your colour into any pocket to score and keep your turn.
After pocketing the queen you must pocket one of your own coins to “cover” it.
Pocket all your coins first to win the board; the remaining opponent coins score points.
Head-to-head carrom with matchmaking and rematch.
Team play with a partner across the board.
Pocket any coin to score, ideal for casual play.
Knockout carrom tournaments with entry coins and prizes.
Master your aim, power and angles at your own pace.
Use gentle power for the first hit to keep the coins spread.
Take the queen early only if you can cover it safely.
Try angled cut shots instead of straight shots to keep control of the striker.
Yes. You can play Carrom online free against friends or the computer.
The queen is the red coin in the centre. Pocketing and covering it earns bonus points.
Carrom is played by 2 players or 4 players in doubles.
Yes. Carrom is a mobile-friendly game — tap the store buttons above to see Gamostar’s games on Google Play and the App Store.
Yes. Gamostar develops custom and white label Carrom games — see our Carrom game development page.
Looking to build a game like this? See Carrom Game Development.
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