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Play Carrom online with friends for free

Carrom

  • First player to pocket all of its Carroms wins the game;
  • If player successfully pockets a valid Carrom it keeps its turn to play;
  • Queen needs to be covered to finish the game;
  • Queen and cover can not be pocketed in the same strike, irrespective of the order they enter the pocket;
  • If player fails to cover the Queen, it will be recovered to the center of the board.
  • Pocketing an opponent Carrom will lose the player's turn;
  • Pocketing the Striker will result in a penalty. Player loses its turn and a successfully pocket Carrom will be returned to the board;
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Pool

Same as the Carrom base rules without the Queen.

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Points

  • First player to reach points goal, wins the game;
  • Each colored Carrom is worth different points. (lighter: 20, darker: 10 and Queen: 50);
  • Queen needs to be covered to finish the game;
  • If player fails to cover the Queen, it will be recovered to the center of the board.
  • Your turn ends once you commit a foul or fail to pocket a Carrom.
  • Pocketing the Striker will result in a penalty. Player loses its turn and a successfully pocket Carrom will be returned to the board reducing the player's score;

Can I play online?

Yes. Install the Plato app on iOS, Android, or macOS to play the full catalog with friends or matchmade opponents. You can also play Ocho online in your web browser — no install needed.

Can I play with friends?

Yep. Tap Create Private Game, then share the invite link or invite from your contacts. When they tap Accept, they're seated at your table.

Is it free?

Yes — free to play and ad-free. If you buy something, it's for looks (themes, profile flair), not power.

Is it fair?

Shuffles, deals, dice, and timers run on Plato servers, not your device. Everyone plays by the same rules and no one can peek at hidden information.

Is it safe?

You can block and report from profiles or chat. Public spaces use filters and human review. Some rooms use Chat Pass to deter spam, and privacy controls let you limit who sees you online.

Live vs. turn-based: what’s the difference?

Both are turn-taking; the difference is the clock. Live uses short timers for quick back-and-forth. Turn-based gives you longer — often up to 24 hours per move in games like Chess — so you can play at your pace.

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