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Your guide to Eight-Ball Pool
Try Eight-Ball Pool at your own pace and keep its objective in view. Clear your assigned group, then legally pocket the eight. Look at what changes after your first action. Treat the first round as a chance to learn the controls. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
Play casual eight-ball with the rules shown here. Called pockets and special tournament break rules are not used.
Something to practise
Keep the stated aim separate from side details such as animation or appearance. Progress is measured by the game’s own completion or scoring rules. Use the example to check your reasoning.
The purpose of your moves
Clear your assigned group, then legally pocket the eight. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Notice how the game responds to your input.
How to proceed
- Break the rack.
- First legal group pot assigns solids/stripes.
- Hit your group first and pocket a ball or contact a rail.
- Fouls grant ball in hand.
- Play the eight after your group was cleared.
Using the playing area
Touch to aim/place cue ball; set angle and power; Shoot. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Read the example below alongside these instructions.
An example before you play
Pocketing eight before clearing your group loses. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Look for the relevant detail.
Keep this in mind
No object-ball contact is a foul. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
Answers about the rules and controls
For my first round, what is the goal of Eight-Ball Pool?
The key detail is this: Clear your assigned group, then legally pocket the eight.
On this playing page, how do I control Eight-Ball Pool?
The key detail is this: Touch to aim/place cue ball; set angle and power; Shoot.
When I return, what example helps explain Eight-Ball Pool?
Here is the relevant explanation: Pocketing eight before clearing your group loses.
On this playing page, what should I watch out for in Eight-Ball Pool?
No object-ball contact is a foul.
On this playing page, what format does Eight-Ball Pool offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: Play casual eight-ball with the rules shown here. Called pockets and special tournament break rules are not used.
While learning, which play mode does Eight-Ball Pool use?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Local two players. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
Where should I start with Eight-Ball Pool?
Keep this in mind: Break the rack.
As a new player, do I need an account or a payment for Eight-Ball Pool?
For clarity: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.
When I return, how can I find Eight-Ball Pool again?
The key detail is this: Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.
On this playing page, how do I report an issue with Eight-Ball Pool?
Use the contact form and include the game name, browser, device and the actions that led to the issue. Do not send passwords or payment details.