THE PLAYBOOK · SIYIXINGGX
Play Eight-Ball Pool with the rules at hand
Try Eight-Ball Pool at your own pace and keep its objective in view. 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. 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
When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round. Refer to the controls when needed.
Aim for this result
Clear your assigned group, then legally pocket the eight. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.
Making your moves
- 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. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Look at the feedback after the action.
Put the rules into context
Pocketing eight before clearing your group loses. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Read the matching step again.
A mistake to avoid
No object-ball contact is a foul. Compare the situation with the worked example. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
Clarifying the way this game works
On this playing page, what is the goal of Eight-Ball Pool?
The key detail is this: Clear your assigned group, then legally pocket the eight.
While reading the Guide, how do I control Eight-Ball Pool?
Touch to aim/place cue ball; set angle and power; Shoot.
As a new player, what example helps explain Eight-Ball Pool?
Keep this in mind: Pocketing eight before clearing your group loses.
While reading the Guide, what should I watch out for in Eight-Ball Pool?
Keep this in mind: No object-ball contact is a foul.
When I return, what format does Eight-Ball Pool offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: Play casual eight-ball with the rules shown here. Called pockets and special tournament break rules are not used.
While learning, 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.