Physics engine
Stone curl, ice friction, collision momentum, and sweep effect are all modelled from real-world constants. Shots behave like shots, not animations.
Free · No ads · No sign-up required
The ice doesn't care how you hold your phone.
Curling Ice is a physics-accurate curling simulator built from the ground up for mobile. Not a sports-themed puzzle. Not a button-masher wearing a curling hat. Real friction. Real curl. Real strategy — in your pocket.
✓ Free PWA — install from browser
▶ Android app on Google Play
🌎 17 languages
🌎 Play online
🔒 Works offline
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What's inside
Practice mode
Throw on an empty sheet, or load any stone configuration. Build muscle memory for draws, hits, raises, and guards without needing another player.
Scenarios
Save any stone layout mid-game and return to it later. Study end situations, share setups, and drill specific strategic positions.
Online multiplayer
Play live ends against friends or other players. Matches sync in real time — same ice, same physics, different phones.
Interactive tutorial
A step-by-step guided introduction to curling rules and game controls, with animated hints and real guided throws.
Team practice
Coordinate with your team on a shared sheet. Practice strategy, discuss shot selection, and run drills together remotely.
Wardrobe
Customize the look of your stones and in-game persona. Your rocks, your style.
Works offline
Practice, scenarios, and local play are fully available without a connection. The app installs as a PWA and caches everything it needs.
Learn curling from scratch — no coach required
Never thrown a stone in your life? That's exactly who the tutorial was built for. It works like a patient coach on the ice beside you — explaining each concept only when you need it, then stepping back and letting you throw.
What is curling?
The tutorial starts at zero. It explains the sheet, the house, the hog lines, and what you're actually trying to do — before you ever touch a stone.
Your first throw
You're walked through aiming, choosing weight, and releasing — one step at a time. The first throw is guided. By the third, it's yours.
Curl and turn
The tutorial shows you what in-turn and out-turn mean, and more importantly what they look like on the ice. You throw both. You see the difference.
Sweeping
When to sweep, when to hold. The tutorial explains the effect sweeping has on distance and curl, then puts you in a live throw where the decision is yours.
Shot types
Draws, hits, guards, raises, takeouts — each is introduced in context. Not a glossary. A situation where the shot actually matters.
Scoring
The scoring rule in curling is simple but only once you've seen it. The tutorial walks through a real end, counts the points, and explains why only one team scores.
Strategy basics
Hammer advantage, the free guard zone, why you'd ever put a stone in front of the house — these concepts are introduced through situations, not lectures.
At your own pace
No timer. No fail state. Hints appear when you're stuck, disappear when you're not. The tutorial is always accessible from the menu if you want to revisit any part.
The goal isn't just to teach the app — it's to teach the sport. A player who completes the tutorial understands enough real curling to watch a match on TV and know what's happening.
Frequently asked questions
What is Curling Ice?
Curling Ice is a free mobile curling simulator designed to feel like real curling, not just a game loosely inspired by it.
The physics engine models ice friction, curl trajectory, stone rotation, and collision momentum so that players who understand
curling strategy can apply it directly — and players learning the sport can do so here.
Is it free?
Yes. No ads, no in-app purchases, no account required to practice.
An account is needed for online multiplayer and saving scenarios to the cloud.
How do I install it on my phone?
On Android: install from Google Play, or open curling.liap.ca
in Chrome and tap "Add to Home Screen."
On iPhone / iPad: open the site in Safari and tap the share icon → "Add to Home Screen." An App Store version is in development.
On desktop: visit the site in Chrome or Edge and install it as a PWA from the address bar.
On iPhone / iPad: open the site in Safari and tap the share icon → "Add to Home Screen." An App Store version is in development.
On desktop: visit the site in Chrome or Edge and install it as a PWA from the address bar.
How does throwing work?
Aim by dragging the broom to your target, choose a delivery weight, then swipe down to release.
Select in-turn or out-turn before throwing — the stone will curl accordingly based on rotation and ice physics.
How does sweeping work?
After the stone is released, swipe rapidly back and forth across its path to sweep.
Sweeping reduces friction, makes the stone travel farther, and straightens the curl.
The app measures swipe speed to determine sweep intensity.
Can I play against other people online?
Yes. Create a free account, then tap Online Game from the home screen.
You can invite a friend or join a match. Turns alternate and the sheet state syncs live.
What is a scenario, and how do I use one?
A scenario is a saved stone layout — a snapshot of where all the rocks are on the ice at any moment.
You can save the current layout mid-game, name it, and reload it later from the Practice menu.
Useful for replaying a tricky end, drilling a specific shot, or teaching strategy.
Is there a tutorial for people new to curling?
Yes. An in-app interactive tutorial covers the rules of curling and the game's controls,
guiding you through actual throws with animated hints. It unlocks content progressively
as you get comfortable.
What languages does it support?
English, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Georgian, Armenian, Italian, Japanese,
Korean, Polish, Swedish, Estonian, Norwegian, Czech, Russian, and Turkish.
More languages are being added.
Does it work without an internet connection?
Yes. Once installed as a PWA, practice mode, scenarios, and local play all work offline.
Online multiplayer and cloud features require a connection.
Who made Curling Ice?
Curling Ice was created by Empress Lia in Tbilisi, Georgia, in partnership with Moo Labs Canada.
The project began as a mission to build a mobile curling experience that respects the actual physics
and strategy of the sport — something that didn't exist yet.
Is there an iOS app?
Not yet on the App Store, but the PWA works well on iPhone and iPad via Safari.
Add it to your home screen from the Safari share menu for the full app experience.
An App Store version is planned.
About the project
Curling is one of the most strategically rich sports on ice — and one of the hardest to put on a phone without losing what makes it special. Most attempts feel like shuffleboard with a logo swap. Curling Ice started from the other direction: model the physics first, build the interface around the sport's actual gestures, and let the strategy speak for itself. The result is an app that real curlers recognize and newcomers can genuinely learn from.
Built by
Empress Lia
Tbilisi, Georgia
In partnership with
Moo Labs Canada
Platform
PWA · Android (Google Play)
iOS PWA (App Store coming)