THE PLAYBOOK · BLCQC
Play Eight-Ball Pool with the rules at hand
Use a short break to learn the rhythm of Eight-Ball Pool. Clear your assigned group, then legally pocket the eight. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Begin with the local two players mode shown on the page. 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.
Practice with a purpose
Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal. Make the next step deliberately.
The goal to keep in mind
Clear your assigned group, then legally pocket the eight. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Keep the controls in easy reach.
Follow these playing steps
- 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. 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.
An example before you play
Pocketing eight before clearing your group loses. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Read the matching step again.
A useful caution
No object-ball contact is a foul. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
Common questions
What is the goal of Eight-Ball Pool?
Keep this in mind: 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.
As a new player, what example helps explain Eight-Ball Pool?
For clarity: 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 reading the Guide, what format does Eight-Ball Pool offer?
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?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Local two players. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
