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Follow the steps for Eight-Ball Pool
Take a moment with Eight-Ball Pool before moving to another game. Clear your assigned group, then legally pocket the eight. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Make your first input carefully and watch the result. 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.
Bring this focus to a round
Keep the stated aim separate from side details such as animation or appearance. Progress is measured by the game’s own completion or scoring rules. Use the example to check your reasoning.
What counts as success
Clear your assigned group, then legally pocket the eight. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Keep the controls in easy reach.
The order of 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 interact with the game
Touch to aim/place cue ball; set angle and power; Shoot. Use the control method described here for this activity. Check any mode label before starting.
Put the rules into context
Pocketing eight before clearing your group loses. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Take a moment to compare.
Check this before moving on
No object-ball contact is a foul. A different version of the game may use a different rule. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
Questions about this game
While learning, what is the goal of Eight-Ball Pool?
Clear your assigned group, then legally pocket the eight.
For this browser game, how do I control Eight-Ball Pool?
Keep this in mind: Touch to aim/place cue ball; set angle and power; Shoot.
Before I begin, what example helps explain Eight-Ball Pool?
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?
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?
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.
