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Eight-Ball Pool: rules and examples
Choose a round of Eight-Ball Pool and settle into its rules. 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. 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
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Refer to the controls when needed.
The purpose of your moves
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.
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.
Using the playing area
Touch to aim/place cue ball; set angle and power; Shoot. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Use one clear input at a time.
Try this example
Pocketing eight before clearing your group loses. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Choose a deliberate next step.
A useful caution
No object-ball contact is a foul. Compare the situation with the worked example. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.
More answers before you play
When I return, what is the goal of Eight-Ball Pool?
For clarity: Clear your assigned group, then legally pocket the eight.
As a new player, how do I control Eight-Ball Pool?
Keep this in mind: Touch to aim/place cue ball; set angle and power; Shoot.
While learning, what example helps explain Eight-Ball Pool?
Here is the relevant explanation: Pocketing eight before clearing your group loses.
As a new player, what should I watch out for in Eight-Ball Pool?
No object-ball contact is a foul.
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.
While reading the Guide, 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.
For my first round, where should I start with Eight-Ball Pool?
For clarity: Break the rack.
For my first round, 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.
How can I find Eight-Ball Pool again?
Here is the relevant explanation: 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?
Here is the relevant explanation: 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.