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Play Eight-Ball Pool with the rules at hand
Open Eight-Ball Pool, check the instructions and begin a round. 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.
Bring this focus to a round
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Keep the objective visible.
The challenge in front of you
Clear your assigned group, then legally pocket the eight. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Check the rules when you are unsure.
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.
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.
See how the rules apply
Pocketing eight before clearing your group loses. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Take a moment to compare.
Pay attention to this rule
No object-ball contact is a foul. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
Read these answers for extra help
When I return, what is the goal of Eight-Ball Pool?
For clarity: Clear your assigned group, then legally pocket the eight.
On this playing page, how do I control Eight-Ball Pool?
Here is the relevant explanation: Touch to aim/place cue ball; set angle and power; Shoot.
While learning, 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.
When I return, 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.
Before I begin, 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.
On this playing page, where should I start with Eight-Ball Pool?
Keep this in mind: Break the rack.
Do I need an account or a payment for Eight-Ball Pool?
No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.
For this browser game, 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.
For this browser game, 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.