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CARROM SIMULATOR

Classic Carrom Board Game Online

Play Carrom Board Game online for free. Support for Traditional Black and White & Points/Popper modes. Includes aiming lines, bot mode, and layout sharing.

🎮 KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS

  • ← / → Move Striker X
  • A / D Rotate Aim Line
  • W / S Adjust Strike Power
  • SPACE Launch Striker
  • Z Undo last shot (Practice)

CARROM BOARD

STUDIO & COACH

1. Choose Game Mode:

2. Choose Ruleset:

3. Bot Difficulty:

đŸŽ¯ Objective: Clear board. Sunk coins add points: Queen = 50, White/Black = 10.

CONTROLS & BLUEPRINT SPECIFICATIONS

🕹ī¸ CONTROL SCHEMAS

  • STRIKER PLACEMENT
    Drag the Striker Position slider or click/touch directly on the bottom baseline (between the red circles) to set the horizontal position of your striker.
  • AIMING & ROTATION
    Drag on the board to aim directly, slide the Aim Angle range slider, or click the fine-tuning buttons (e.g. +/-0.1° or +/-0.5°) for micro adjustments.
  • POWER & STRIKE
    Drag the Strike Power slider (10% to 100%) to set speed, and click the fire button đŸ”Ĩ STRIKE or press Space/Enter to strike.
  • PRACTICE MODES
    In Practice mode, click/drag any coin to rearrange the board for custom trick shots. Use ↩ī¸ Undo Shot or press Z to roll back hits.

⚙ī¸ SYSTEM CABINET SPECS

Cabinet Width & Height:600 x 600 pixels (Square Plywood Carrom Board)
Coin Specifications:19 Coins (9 White, 9 Black, 1 Red Queen) | Radius: 12px
Striker Physics:Radius: 16px | Heavy mass coefficient (2.5x coin weight) for realistic rebound impact
State Saving:Supports automatic state saving to localStorage. Resume and continue matches at any time.

FORMAT COMPARISON: TRADITIONAL vs POPPER

Feature🏆 Traditional B&W ModeđŸŋ Points (Popper) Mode
Coin ColorsWhite coins for P1, Black coins for P2 (assigned on first sink)Open table: any player can sink any coin color
Queen RulesQueen must be covered by pocketing one's own color coin on the next shotQueen can be pocketed at any time to score points directly
Scoring MechanismBased on clearing all coins of one's own colorPoints-based: Queen = 50 pts, White = 10 pts, Black = 10 pts
Striker Sunk FoulEnds turn; one of player's pocketed coins is returned to centerEnds turn; scores a penalty of -10 points
Win ConditionPocket all your color coins and cover the Queen successfullyClear all coins; player with highest score wins

OFFICIAL GAME RULES

🏆 TRADITIONAL RULES DETAILED

  • COLOR ASSIGNMENT
    First player to legally pocket a coin is assigned that color. The opponent is automatically assigned the opposite color.
  • QUEEN COVERING
    The Queen (red coin) can be pocketed at any stage. However, the player who pockets it must sink one of their own color coins in the next shot to "cover" the Queen. Failing to cover returns the Queen to the center.
  • STRIKER FOULS
    Pocketing the striker is a foul. As a penalty, one of your pocketed coins is returned to the center, and the turn passes.

đŸŋ POPPER RULES DETAILED

  • SCORING POINTS
    Pocketing any coin adds points: 10 points for White/Black coins, 50 points for the Queen. No cover shot is required for the Queen.
  • RETAINING TURNS
    As long as you pocket a coin legally, you retain your turn. If you make a shot and do not pocket any coin, the turn passes.
  • FOUL PENALTY
    Pocketing the striker reduces your score by 10 points (floor of 0) and the turn immediately passes to the opponent.

COMPARISON: CARROM vs BILLIARDS/POOL

🤝 KEY SIMILARITIES

  • CORNER POCKETS
    Both games are played on flat boards with corner pockets, with the objective of pocketing target items.
  • COLLISION MATH
    The fundamental geometry of elastic collisions, ghost-ball contact points, cut angles, and deflection paths is identical.
  • CUSHION REBOUNDS
    Both games utilize rubber/wood cushions for rebound bank shots and angle positioning.

🔄 MAIN DIFFERENCES

Equipment:Carrom uses flat circular wooden discs struck by fingers. Pool uses spherical balls struck by wood cue sticks.
Shooting Position:Carrom strikers must be shot from your bottom baseline. Pool cue balls can be hit from anywhere on the table.
Friction & Surface:Carrom discs slide over wood using smooth boric powder. Pool balls roll over velvet/wool felt surfaces.
Board Shape:Carrom is a 1:1 square board. Pool/Billiards is a 2:1 rectangular table.

Overview & Capabilities

Welcome to the Carrom Board Game & Coach. Play free online 2D Carrom matches with customizable rules. Choose between Points (Popper) mode and Traditional Black & White mode with full Queen cover rules. Use our geometry-based Coach AI aiming guide to see the striker's rebound lines, pocket entry cuts, and recommended power.

Tutorial

How to Use

01
Select your game mode (Points/Popper, Traditional Black & White) and choose VS Bot, Pass & Play, or Practice.
02
Drag the horizontal slider or click on the baseline to place your striker.
03
Aim by dragging the rotation slider, clicking on the board, or using fine-tuning buttons.
04
Adjust the striker power slider and hit the 'Strike' button to launch the striker.
05
In Traditional mode, pocket your assigned color (White or Black) and cover the Queen. In Points mode, pocket any coin to score.
06
Save your game layout to resume later, or share a custom trick shot layout link with friends.
Capabilities

Key Features

Dual Game Modes: Fully supports Popper (Points Mode) and Traditional Black & White mode.
Queen Cover Rules: Accurate traditional tournament rules requiring a follow-up cover shot for the Queen.
Advanced Physics: Dynamic 2D rigid body circle collisions, boundary cushion bounce, and striker-to-coin mass differences.
Coach AI Aiming Guide: Real-time geometry calculations showing rebounding striker rays and coin pocket paths.
Practice Mode & Undo: Place coins anywhere to design trick shots, with full shot rollback (Undo) capability.
Offline Bot Challenger: Play against smart bot opponents with adjustable difficulty settings (Easy, Medium, Hard).
State Preservation & Replay: Save your current game state to local storage and resume it later, or log and replay shots.
Sound Synthesis: Procedural Web Audio API sound generator for wooden coin-to-coin click and board cushion thuds.
Guidance

Tips & Best Practices

💡
Strike with lower power for delicate cut shots to keep the striker from bouncing around uncontrollably.
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Use the baseline corners to get better angles for rebounding shots off the side cushions.
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In Traditional mode, remember that pocketing the opponent's coin will score points for them and end your turn.
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Place the striker near the center of the baseline for a direct shot at the pocket, or near the sides for angle shots.
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Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Q What is the difference between Popper and Traditional Carrom?

In Popper (Points) mode, players can pocket any coin (white or black) to score points, with the Queen worth the most points. In Traditional mode, players are assigned either White or Black coins, and must only pocket their own color. They must also cover the Queen to claim it.

Q How does the Queen cover rule work?

If a player pockets the Queen, they must pocket one of their own coins on the very next shot to 'cover' the Queen. If successful, they keep the Queen. If they fail, the Queen is returned to the center circle.

Q Can I save my game and resume it later?

Yes! The game features a 'Save Game' option that saves your current positions, scores, and turn state. When you reopen the page, a 'Resume Game' option will be available to continue where you left off.

Q How do I use the aiming Coach AI?

Toggle 'Coach On' in the settings bar. This will draw a guide line showing the path of the striker, its point of contact with target coins, and the resulting target coin direction toward the corner pockets.