THE PLAYBOOK · ZRZCH
The Eight-Ball Pool playbook
Choose a round of Eight-Ball Pool and settle into its rules. Clear your assigned group, then legally pocket the eight. Use the example below to understand a decision. Choose a comfortable screen position before beginning. 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.
A small practice goal
Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow. Refer to the controls when needed.
Aim for this result
Clear your assigned group, then legally pocket the eight. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Take a moment to understand the current position.
From the start of a round
- 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 use the controls
Touch to aim/place cue ball; set angle and power; Shoot. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Check any mode label before starting.
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. Read the matching step again.
Keep this in mind
No object-ball contact is a foul. Compare the situation with the worked example. Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board.
More answers before you play
What is the goal of Eight-Ball Pool?
For clarity: 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.
For my first round, what example helps explain Eight-Ball Pool?
For clarity: Pocketing eight before clearing your group loses.
For a quick reminder, what should I watch out for in Eight-Ball Pool?
Here is the relevant explanation: No object-ball contact is a foul.
As a new player, what format does Eight-Ball Pool offer?
For clarity: Play casual eight-ball with the rules shown here. Called pockets and special tournament break rules are not used.
As a new player, 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.