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Play Eight-Ball Pool with the rules at hand
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. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
Play casual eight-ball with the rules shown here. Called pockets and special tournament break rules are not used.
Take a closer look while playing
Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention. Use the example to check your reasoning.
What you are aiming for
Clear your assigned group, then legally pocket the eight. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Keep the controls in easy reach.
Follow these playing steps
- 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.
Getting comfortable with the controls
Touch to aim/place cue ball; set angle and power; Shoot. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.
A closer look at one example
Pocketing eight before clearing your group loses. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Look for the relevant detail.
Where a round can go wrong
No object-ball contact is a foul. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.
Further help with the game
What is the goal of Eight-Ball Pool?
The key detail is this: Clear your assigned group, then legally pocket the eight.
While reading the Guide, how do I control Eight-Ball Pool?
The key detail is this: Touch to aim/place cue ball; set angle and power; Shoot.
For this browser game, what example helps explain Eight-Ball Pool?
Keep this in mind: Pocketing eight before clearing your group loses.
What should I watch out for in Eight-Ball Pool?
For clarity: No object-ball contact is a foul.
For a quick reminder, what format does Eight-Ball Pool offer?
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?
Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Local two players. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
As a new player, where should I start with Eight-Ball Pool?
Keep this in mind: Break the rack.
Before I begin, do I need an account or a payment for Eight-Ball Pool?
No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.
As a new player, 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.
For my first round, how do I report an issue with Eight-Ball Pool?
Keep this in mind: 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.
