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How to play Eight-Ball Pool
Choose a round of Eight-Ball Pool and settle into its rules. Clear your assigned group, then legally pocket the eight. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Begin with the local two players mode shown on the page. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.
Play casual eight-ball with the rules shown here. Called pockets and special tournament break rules are not used.
Something to practise
Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Notice the feedback after each input.
The challenge in front of you
Clear your assigned group, then legally pocket the eight. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Take a moment to understand the current position.
How a round unfolds
- 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.
Your inputs
Touch to aim/place cue ball; set angle and power; Shoot. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
A closer look at one example
Pocketing eight before clearing your group loses. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Look for the relevant detail.
Watch out for this
No object-ball contact is a foul. Compare the situation with the worked example. Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention.
Further help with the game
While reading the Guide, what is the goal of Eight-Ball Pool?
Clear your assigned group, then legally pocket the eight.
When I return, how do I control Eight-Ball Pool?
For clarity: Touch to aim/place cue ball; set angle and power; Shoot.
For a quick reminder, what example helps explain Eight-Ball Pool?
For clarity: Pocketing eight before clearing your group loses.
While reading the Guide, what should I watch out for in Eight-Ball Pool?
No object-ball contact is a foul.
While reading the Guide, 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.
For this browser game, which play mode does Eight-Ball Pool use?
For clarity: The mode on this page is Local two players. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.