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Follow the steps for Eight-Ball Pool
Make Eight-Ball Pool your next activity in the game library. 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 focus for your next round
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 goal
Clear your assigned group, then legally pocket the eight. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Start with a deliberate move.
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.
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. A new-round button replaces the current round.
See the idea in action
Pocketing eight before clearing your group loses. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Choose a deliberate next step.
A common point of confusion
No object-ball contact is a foul. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention.
Clarifying the way this game works
For my first round, what is the goal of Eight-Ball Pool?
For clarity: Clear your assigned group, then legally pocket the eight.
When I return, 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?
Pocketing eight before clearing your group loses.
On this playing page, what should I watch out for in Eight-Ball Pool?
For clarity: No object-ball contact is a foul.
For a quick reminder, 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.
For a quick reminder, which play mode does Eight-Ball Pool use?
For clarity: 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?
For clarity: Break the rack.
As a new player, do I need an account or a payment for Eight-Ball Pool?
For clarity: 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.
As a new player, 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.