THE PLAYBOOK · MILUPIANO
Making your first moves in Eight-Ball Pool
Use a short break to learn the rhythm of Eight-Ball Pool. 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. 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.
One thing to notice as you play
When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round. Notice the feedback after each input.
What you are aiming for
Clear your assigned group, then legally pocket the eight. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Try to explain the aim in your own words.
A walkthrough of the rules
- 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. Use the control method described here for this activity. Look at the feedback after the action.
An example before you play
Pocketing eight before clearing your group loses. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Keep the controls nearby.
A useful caution
No object-ball contact is a foul. Compare the situation with the worked example. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
If you are unsure
For a quick reminder, what is the goal of Eight-Ball Pool?
The key detail is this: Clear your assigned group, then legally pocket the eight.
While learning, how do I control Eight-Ball Pool?
Here is the relevant explanation: Touch to aim/place cue ball; set angle and power; Shoot.
For this browser game, what example helps explain Eight-Ball Pool?
Pocketing eight before clearing your group loses.
While learning, what should I watch out for in Eight-Ball Pool?
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.
For this browser game, 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.