Carrom Play drops you into a board challenge you can start in a couple of seconds. You can jump in for two minutes or lose an hour to it; either works.
About Carrom Play
A good old game of Carrom with a great deal of elegance and sophistication thrown in. Play a variety of challenges in Solo, against a Bot or against a real player and never get bored. Choose from a variety of traditional, contemporary or funky Boards, Strikers and Coins. Carrom Play is one of those games that one can get lost into for hours together.
How to play Carrom Play
The opening minute doubles as the tutorial. Keep a hand on the arrow keys / WASD; everything else is listed in the controls table. Portrait layout: hold the phone the way you normally do, or play it centred in the page on desktop. Restarting is instant, so there is no cost to experimenting.
Controls
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Mouse | Navigate menus and interact |
| Arrow keys / WASD | Move |
| Spacebar | Primary action |
On mobile: Tap and swipe directly on the screen. The game is built for portrait, so you can play one-handed without rotating your phone.
Why it is worth playing
Board games live or die on how fast they get going. Carrom Play gets going immediately. It is not trying to be anything larger, and it is better for it.
At a glance
- Free to play with no account required
- Runs in the browser — nothing to download or install
- Portrait layout, comfortable one-handed on mobile
- Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile.
- Added to our catalogue from a 2024 release
Frequently asked questions
Is Carrom Play free to play?
It is free. There is no trial, no unlock and no sign-up wall on Carrom Play — the page you are on is the whole thing.
Do I need to download or install anything?
Nothing at all. Carrom Play runs in the browser tab you already have open, the same way a video or a map does.
Can I play Carrom Play on my phone?
Yes — mobile is fully supported. Tap and swipe directly on the screen. The game is built for portrait, so you can play one-handed without rotating your phone.
What are the controls for Carrom Play?
Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile. Mouse — navigate menus and interact; Arrow keys / WASD — move; Spacebar — primary action.
Can I play Carrom Play fullscreen?
There is a fullscreen control in the top-right of the player. Press Escape when you want the page back.
