THE PLAYBOOK · 06HC
Making your first moves in Eight-Ball Pool
Bring your attention to one round of Eight-Ball Pool. Clear your assigned group, then legally pocket the eight. Use the example below to understand a decision. Treat the first round as a chance to learn the controls. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Play casual eight-ball with the rules shown here. Called pockets and special tournament break rules are not used.
A focus for your next round
Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Use the example to check your reasoning.
What you are aiming for
Clear your assigned group, then legally pocket the eight. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. The example below illustrates a decision.
How a round unfolds
- 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.
Your inputs
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.
One way to understand the rules
Pocketing eight before clearing your group loses. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Verify the rule before continuing.
Check this before moving on
No object-ball contact is a foul. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention.
Further help with the game
When I return, what is the goal of Eight-Ball Pool?
Here is the relevant explanation: Clear your assigned group, then legally pocket the eight.
How do I control Eight-Ball Pool?
For clarity: Touch to aim/place cue ball; set angle and power; Shoot.
When I return, what example helps explain Eight-Ball Pool?
Here is the relevant explanation: Pocketing eight before clearing your group loses.
On this playing page, what should I watch out for in Eight-Ball Pool?
Here is the relevant explanation: No object-ball contact is a foul.
While reading the Guide, what format does Eight-Ball Pool offer?
The key detail is this: Play casual eight-ball with the rules shown here. Called pockets and special tournament break rules are not used.
On this playing page, which play mode does Eight-Ball Pool use?
The key detail is this: The mode on this page is Local two players. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.