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An introduction to playing 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. Begin with the local two players mode shown on the page. 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.
A small practice goal
Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal. Refer to the controls when needed.
Your objective
Clear your assigned group, then legally pocket the eight. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.
Start here and follow along
- 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.
Choosing and moving on screen
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 closer look at one example
Pocketing eight before clearing your group loses. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Choose a deliberate next step.
Check this before moving on
No object-ball contact is a foul. Check the rule before repeating the action. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
If you are unsure
When I return, what is the goal of Eight-Ball Pool?
The key detail is this: Clear your assigned group, then legally pocket the eight.
While learning, how do I control Eight-Ball Pool?
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.
Before I begin, what should I watch out for in Eight-Ball Pool?
The key detail is this: No object-ball contact is a foul.
For this browser game, 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 my first round, 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.
