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Know the goal in Eight-Ball Pool
Eight-Ball Pool gives you a focused activity to play in your browser. Clear your assigned group, then legally pocket the eight. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Treat the first round as a chance to learn the controls. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Play casual eight-ball with the rules shown here. Called pockets and special tournament break rules are not used.
Build familiarity through play
Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round. Make the next step deliberately.
Understand the aim
Clear your assigned group, then legally pocket the eight. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Take a moment to understand the current position.
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.
Keyboard and screen controls
Touch to aim/place cue ball; set angle and power; Shoot. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Look at the feedback after the action.
A useful example
Pocketing eight before clearing your group loses. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Keep the controls nearby.
Check this before moving on
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.
Questions that come up during play
As a new player, what is the goal of Eight-Ball Pool?
For clarity: Clear your assigned group, then legally pocket the eight.
Before I begin, how do I control Eight-Ball Pool?
Here is the relevant explanation: Touch to aim/place cue ball; set angle and power; Shoot.
While reading the Guide, what example helps explain Eight-Ball Pool?
Here is the relevant explanation: Pocketing eight before clearing your group loses.
While learning, what should I watch out for in Eight-Ball Pool?
For clarity: No object-ball contact is a foul.
When I return, 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.
While reading the Guide, which play mode does Eight-Ball Pool use?
The key detail is this: 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?
For clarity: Break the rack.
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?
Keep this in mind: 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?
For clarity: 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.