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Find your footing in Eight-Ball Pool
Start Eight-Ball Pool by looking at the playing area and its controls. Clear your assigned group, then legally pocket the eight. Look at what changes after your first action. 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.
Give this approach a try
Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Refer to the controls when needed.
The goal to keep in mind
Clear your assigned group, then legally pocket the eight. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Review the board or playing area as it changes.
From the start of a round
- 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.
How your actions work
Touch to aim/place cue ball; set angle and power; Shoot. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Contact us with the game and device if a control does not respond.
See how the rules apply
Pocketing eight before clearing your group loses. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Choose a deliberate next step.
An important reminder
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.
If you are unsure
While reading the Guide, what is the goal of Eight-Ball Pool?
For clarity: Clear your assigned group, then legally pocket the eight.
For a quick reminder, how do I control Eight-Ball Pool?
Here is the relevant explanation: Touch to aim/place cue ball; set angle and power; Shoot.
When I return, what example helps explain Eight-Ball Pool?
Here is the relevant explanation: Pocketing eight before clearing your group loses.
What should I watch out for in Eight-Ball Pool?
Keep this in mind: No object-ball contact is a foul.
When I return, what format does Eight-Ball Pool offer?
For clarity: 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 mode on this page is Local two players. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
When I return, where should I start with Eight-Ball Pool?
Break the rack.
Before I begin, 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.
For my first round, how can I find Eight-Ball Pool again?
Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.
When I return, how do I report an issue with Eight-Ball Pool?
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.
