Play 3-cushion billiards free online — authentic international carom rules. Hit three or more cushions before the second ball. No install, play instantly in your browser.
Real international three-cushion rules: hit both balls with 3+ cushions in 10 attempts.
Three-Cushion Billiards brings the legendary carom discipline to your browser with the real international rule: your cue ball must contact the cushions at least three times before it touches the second object ball. Ball-first, bank-first, or any mix — if three cushions come before the second ball, it counts.
You get 10 attempts. A failed shot never ends the game — it just uses one attempt, and the balls stay exactly where they rolled, just like a real carom table. Lively rails and long rolls reward position play: a good shot sets up the next one.
Every point is worth 100, plus a 20-point bonus for each cushion beyond three. Your total goes on the global leaderboard when you sign in. Real 2D physics, an aiming guide, and one-finger controls — no download, completely free.
Your cue ball must touch both object balls, and before it touches the SECOND one it must have contacted the cushions at least three times in total. The order of cushions and the first ball does not matter, and extra cushion contacts are fine.
Yes. Hitting three or more cushions before touching any ball (a bank shot) and then striking both object balls is a valid point — the rule only cares that three cushions come before the second object ball.
Nothing dramatic — you simply use up one of your 10 attempts, and all balls stay where they stopped. Playing position so your next shot is easier is a big part of the strategy.