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Know the goal in Eight-Ball Pool
Read the aim of Eight-Ball Pool, then make your first move. 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.
A small practice goal
Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round. Keep the objective visible.
What you need to achieve
Clear your assigned group, then legally pocket the eight. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Notice how the game responds to your input.
How a round unfolds
- 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.
Getting comfortable with the controls
Touch to aim/place cue ball; set angle and power; Shoot. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Return to the rules if the result is unexpected.
Follow the example
Pocketing eight before clearing your group loses. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Take a moment to compare.
An important reminder
No object-ball contact is a foul. Compare the situation with the worked example. Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board.
Clarifying the way this game works
For a quick reminder, what is the goal of Eight-Ball Pool?
Keep this in mind: Clear your assigned group, then legally pocket the eight.
As a new player, how do I control Eight-Ball Pool?
Here is the relevant explanation: Touch to aim/place cue ball; set angle and power; Shoot.
For a quick reminder, what example helps explain Eight-Ball Pool?
Keep this in mind: Pocketing eight before clearing your group loses.
Before I begin, what should I watch out for in Eight-Ball Pool?
For clarity: No object-ball contact is a foul.
While reading the Guide, what format does Eight-Ball Pool offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: 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?
The key detail is this: The mode on this page is Local two players. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
Before I begin, where should I start with Eight-Ball Pool?
Here is the relevant explanation: Break the rack.
As a new player, 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?
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?
The key detail is this: 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.