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How to play Eight-Ball Pool
For Eight-Ball Pool, YINGONG123 keeps the rules close to the game. Clear your assigned group, then legally pocket the eight. For this round, focus on rules before speed.
Play casual eight-ball with the rules shown here. Called pockets and special tournament break rules are not used.
Rules before speed
Work slowly for one round. Explain the rule behind each choice before trying to improve your score or completion time.
Your goal
Clear your assigned group, then legally pocket the eight.
Step by step
- 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.
Controls
Touch to aim/place cue ball; set angle and power; Shoot.
A useful example
Pocketing eight before clearing your group loses.
Watch out for this
No object-ball contact is a foul.
Common questions
What completes a round?
Clear your assigned group, then legally pocket the eight.
Which controls should I use?
Touch to aim/place cue ball; set angle and power; Shoot.
What can I play here?
Play casual eight-ball with the rules shown here. Called pockets and special tournament break rules are not used.
Does play involve an account or cash?
No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes.
