Carrom Pool

• Tap, hold and swipe on phones and tablets
• Mouse or trackpad on a computer; arrow keys or WASD where the game asks for movement
• Press Escape or the exit button to leave the full-screen player

1. 1Choose a mode on the start screen. Local two-player, online, and turn-based options are the common ones.
2. 2If sharing a keyboard, agree who takes which side before the countdown starts.
3. 3Play the first round cautiously and watch how your opponent moves, then adjust.
4. 4Use the rematch button after each round. Most games keep a running score across rounds.

• Free to play, nothing to install, no account needed
• Loads in the browser tab and opens full screen when you press Play
• Designed for a phone held upright
• Touch controls on phones and tablets, mouse and keyboard on a computer
• Listed under Multiplayer

The best thing about Carrom Pool is that the opponent is a person. It is free, runs in the browser with no download or account, and a round takes a couple of minutes. That makes it easy to pull up on a shared screen whenever two people are bored at the same time.

Suits friends, siblings and families looking for a quick game together, as well as solo players who prefer a human opponent online. Older children and up will get the most from it.

Is Carrom Pool online or local multiplayer?

It depends on the game. Some use a shared keyboard or screen, others match you with players online, and some are turn-based. The start screen lists the modes available.

What if nobody else is online?

Online games may fall back to a computer opponent or ask you to wait. Local modes always work as long as you have a second person.

Does it keep a score across sessions?

Usually only within a session. Some games store win counts in the browser on that device, but there is no account to sync them.