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Find your footing 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. 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.
A small practice goal
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Keep the objective visible.
Your goal
Clear your assigned group, then legally pocket the eight. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Take a moment to understand the current position.
A walkthrough of the rules
- 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.
Making selections and moves
Touch to aim/place cue ball; set angle and power; Shoot. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. Read the example below alongside these instructions.
Learn from a sample situation
Pocketing eight before clearing your group loses. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Look for the relevant detail.
Pay attention to this rule
No object-ball contact is a foul. Check the rule before repeating the action. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.
A few questions answered
On this playing page, what is the goal of Eight-Ball Pool?
For clarity: Clear your assigned group, then legally pocket the eight.
On this playing page, how do I control Eight-Ball Pool?
Keep this in mind: Touch to aim/place cue ball; set angle and power; Shoot.
Before I begin, 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?
The key detail is this: No object-ball contact is a foul.
For a quick reminder, what format does Eight-Ball Pool offer?
The key detail is this: Play casual eight-ball with the rules shown here. Called pockets and special tournament break rules are not used.
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.
On this playing page, where should I start with Eight-Ball Pool?
Keep this in mind: Break the rack.
While learning, do I need an account or a payment for Eight-Ball Pool?
Here is the relevant explanation: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.
On this playing page, 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.
On this playing page, 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.
