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Eight-Ball Pool: rules and examples
Bring your attention to one round of Eight-Ball Pool. Clear your assigned group, then legally pocket the eight. Use the example below to understand a decision. 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.
Practice beyond the first move
Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Keep the objective visible.
What you are aiming for
Clear your assigned group, then legally pocket the eight. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. The example below illustrates a decision.
The steps to play
- 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 to use the controls
Touch to aim/place cue ball; set angle and power; Shoot. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
Try this example
Pocketing eight before clearing your group loses. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Consider the next action carefully.
Keep this in mind
No object-ball contact is a foul. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow.
Game-specific help
For my first round, what is the goal of Eight-Ball Pool?
Here is the relevant explanation: Clear your assigned group, then legally pocket the eight.
While reading the Guide, how do I control Eight-Ball Pool?
Keep this in mind: Touch to aim/place cue ball; set angle and power; Shoot.
For a quick reminder, what example helps explain Eight-Ball Pool?
Pocketing eight before clearing your group loses.
While reading the Guide, what should I watch out for in Eight-Ball Pool?
Keep this in mind: No object-ball contact is a foul.
For this browser game, what format does Eight-Ball Pool offer?
Play casual eight-ball with the rules shown here. Called pockets and special tournament break rules are not used.
For my first round, 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 this browser game, where should I start with Eight-Ball Pool?
Keep this in mind: Break the rack.
While reading the Guide, 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.
As a new player, 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.
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.
