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How to play Eight-Ball Pool
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. Use the opening round to become familiar with the layout. 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.
Read before acting
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Keep the objective visible.
Your goal
Clear your assigned group, then legally pocket the eight. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Review the board or playing area as it changes.
Step by step
- 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.
Controls
Touch to aim/place cue ball; set angle and power; Shoot. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. Avoid pressing the same control repeatedly while a move is being processed.
A useful example
Pocketing eight before clearing your group loses. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Look for the relevant detail.
Watch out for this
No object-ball contact is a foul. Check the rule before repeating the action. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.
Common questions
On this playing page, what is the goal of Eight-Ball Pool?
Clear your assigned group, then legally pocket the eight.
Before I begin, how do I control Eight-Ball Pool?
The key detail is this: Touch to aim/place cue ball; set angle and power; Shoot.
For a quick reminder, what example helps explain Eight-Ball Pool?
For clarity: Pocketing eight before clearing your group loses.
For my first round, what should I watch out for in Eight-Ball Pool?
The key detail is this: No object-ball contact is a foul.
As a new player, 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.
When I return, 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.
