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How to play Eight-Ball Pool
Read the aim of Eight-Ball Pool, then make your first move. Clear your assigned group, then legally pocket the eight. Use the example below to understand a decision. Make your first input carefully and watch the result. 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.
Keep the aim in sight
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. Refer to the controls when needed.
Your goal
Clear your assigned group, then legally pocket the eight. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Try to explain the aim in your own words.
Step by step
- 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.
Controls
Touch to aim/place cue ball; set angle and power; Shoot. Use the control method described here for this activity. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.
A useful example
Pocketing eight before clearing your group loses. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Consider the next action carefully.
Watch out for this
No object-ball contact is a foul. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board.
Common questions
What is the goal of Eight-Ball Pool?
For clarity: 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 my first round, what example helps explain Eight-Ball Pool?
Pocketing eight before clearing your group loses.
On this playing page, what should I watch out for in Eight-Ball Pool?
Keep this in mind: No object-ball contact is a foul.
While reading the Guide, 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.
When I return, 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.