THE PLAYBOOK · 373GS
How to play Eight-Ball Pool
Try Eight-Ball Pool at your own pace and keep its objective in view. Clear your assigned group, then legally pocket the eight. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Choose a comfortable screen position before beginning. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.
Play casual eight-ball with the rules shown here. Called pockets and special tournament break rules are not used.
Review a difficult moment
When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round. Keep the objective visible.
Your goal
Clear your assigned group, then legally pocket the eight. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Take a moment to understand the current position.
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. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.
A useful example
Pocketing eight before clearing your group loses. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Look for the relevant detail.
Watch out for this
No object-ball contact is a foul. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
Common questions
While reading the Guide, 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?
Keep this in mind: Touch to aim/place cue ball; set angle and power; Shoot.
As a new player, what example helps explain Eight-Ball Pool?
Keep this in mind: Pocketing eight before clearing your group loses.
For a quick reminder, what should I watch out for in Eight-Ball Pool?
For clarity: No object-ball contact is a foul.
While learning, what format does Eight-Ball Pool offer?
Keep this in mind: Play casual eight-ball with the rules shown here. Called pockets and special tournament break rules are not used.
While learning, 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.