How to Play with Friends: Room Mode Guide
Want to play Pawsome Elements with friends? Room Mode lets you create custom games, invite players, add bots, and control who plays. It is the best way to enjoy the game with people you know.
What Is Room Mode?
Room Mode is a custom game lobby where you set the rules. As the host, you can:
- Create a public or private room
- Invite friends to join
- Add bots to fill empty slots
- Kick players if needed
- Start the game when everyone is ready
There is no rating impact — Room Mode is purely for fun and practice.
How to Create a Room
- Select Room from the game mode menu
- Choose whether the room is public (anyone can join) or private (invite only)
- Share the room code or invite link with friends
- Wait for players to join
- Optionally add bots to fill remaining slots
- Start the game when ready
Adding Bots
If you do not have enough friends online, you can add AI bots to fill the room. Bots in Room Mode provide a challenge and keep the game moving. The host can add bots at any time before the game starts.
Public vs Private Rooms
- Public rooms are visible to all players. Anyone looking for a game can join your room. Great if you want to meet new players.
- Private rooms require an invite code. Only people with the code can join. Perfect for playing exclusively with friends.
Room Mode vs Other Modes
| Feature | Room Mode | Quick Match | Ranked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Player control | Full | None | None |
| Add bots | Manual | Automatic | Automatic |
| Rating impact | None | None | Yes |
| Max players | Flexible | Up to 6 | 4 |
| Kick players | Yes | No | No |
Tips for Room Mode
- Mix bots and humans for a good balance of challenge and social play
- Use Room Mode to teach new players — the low-pressure environment is perfect for explaining mechanics
- Practice team strategies — try coordinated plays with friends before taking them to Quick Match or Ranked
- Host regular game nights — Room Mode is perfect for recurring play sessions with a consistent group
Get Started
Room Mode is available to all players. Create a room, invite your friends, and start playing. No ranking, no pressure — just fun card battles with people you enjoy playing with.
For more on all game modes, visit the Gameplay page.