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Play Eight-Ball Pool with the rules at hand
Choose a round of Eight-Ball Pool and settle into its rules. Clear your assigned group, then legally pocket the eight. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Treat the first round as a chance to learn the controls. 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.
Try a more deliberate round
Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Refer to the controls when needed.
Your goal
Clear your assigned group, then legally pocket the eight. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. The example below illustrates a decision.
The order of play
- 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. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Read the example below alongside these instructions.
An example before you play
Pocketing eight before clearing your group loses. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Keep the controls nearby.
A useful caution
No object-ball contact is a foul. Compare the situation with the worked example. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
More answers before you play
What is the goal of Eight-Ball Pool?
For clarity: Clear your assigned group, then legally pocket the eight.
For my first round, how do I control Eight-Ball Pool?
Touch to aim/place cue ball; set angle and power; Shoot.
For my first round, what example helps explain Eight-Ball Pool?
Keep this in mind: Pocketing eight before clearing your group loses.
While learning, 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.
While reading the Guide, where should I start with Eight-Ball Pool?
Keep this in mind: Break the rack.
While reading the Guide, do I need an account or a payment for Eight-Ball Pool?
Keep this in mind: 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.
Before I begin, 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.