Play carrom on your mobile device

Carrom is a cue sport and tabletop game that originated from South Asia. Wildly popular in countries from that area such as India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and more, carrom can be described as a unique mix between billiards and checkers. However, it can be a bit difficult to set it up in real life because you’re going to need some special equipment such as plywood and the carrom men made of wood or plastic. Fortunately, there are apps for people who want to play carrom on the go. Carrom 3D is a simulated board game developed by Zagmoid, and with it, users will be able to play carrom anytime, anywhere.

What is Carrom?

Carrom is similar to billiards as your objective to win the game is to use a cue striker to strike your disks, or carrom men, and propel them to one of the pockets at the edge of the board. The difference between carrom and billiards is, aside from the fact that players use disks instead of balls, is the fact that each player has their own set of carrom men. In order to win, the player must be the first to pocket all of their disks. A player gets an extra turn whenever they successfully pocket one of their carrom men. There are other special rules like pocketing queens, fouls, and more, but the instruction above is pretty much the gist of the game.

Carrom as a Mobile App

Carrom 3D by Zagmoid functions perfectly well as a mobile version of carrom. The physics and animation of the game are incredibly well-done and it feels like you are playing with a real-life Carrom board. One great thing about this app is the fact that it displays the trajectory of your cue so it’s much easier to predict where your carrom man is going end up. With this feature, you will be able to plan and strategize more accurately. 

The interface and controls of Carrom 3D are intuitive and easy to grasp. The screen itself doesn’t have any unnecessary embellishments. The controls are pretty much just drag-and-release. Some may find that to be too simple, but it serves its purpose well even without any added distractions.

From Tabletop to Video Game

Turning tabletop games to video games always come with complex problems and downsides, but you wouldn’t think that when playing Carrom 3D. It may not be as polished or decorative as other tabletop turned to video games, but it gets the job done with its functionality and simplicity. If you’re a fan of Carrom and want to have it on the go, this is a good game to check out.