THE PLAYBOOK · MU6006
Eight-Ball Pool: rules and examples
Bring your attention to one round of Eight-Ball Pool. Clear your assigned group, then legally pocket the eight. Look at what changes after your first action. Use the opening round to become familiar with the layout. Look at what changes after your first action.
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. Use the example to check your reasoning.
The objective of a round
Clear your assigned group, then legally pocket the eight. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. The example below illustrates a decision.
Start here and follow along
- 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. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
A closer look at one example
Pocketing eight before clearing your group loses. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Look for the relevant detail.
Notice this detail
No object-ball contact is a foul. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
Game-specific help
While reading the Guide, what is the goal of Eight-Ball Pool?
The key detail is this: Clear your assigned group, then legally pocket the eight.
Before I begin, how do I control Eight-Ball Pool?
Keep this in mind: Touch to aim/place cue ball; set angle and power; Shoot.
On this playing page, what example helps explain Eight-Ball Pool?
Keep this in mind: Pocketing eight before clearing your group loses.
For this browser game, what should I watch out for in Eight-Ball Pool?
The key detail is this: No object-ball contact is a foul.
Before I begin, 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.
While reading the Guide, 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.