THE PLAYBOOK · XQIN8
Learn the rules of Eight-Ball Pool
Make Eight-Ball Pool your next activity in the game library. 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. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.
Play casual eight-ball with the rules shown here. Called pockets and special tournament break rules are not used.
Practice with a purpose
Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Refer to the controls when needed.
Understand the aim
Clear your assigned group, then legally pocket the eight. Read that aim before choosing your first action. The example below illustrates a decision.
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.
The controls to know
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.
See how the rules apply
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.
One detail worth checking
No object-ball contact is a foul. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow.
Answers about the rules and controls
Before I begin, what is the goal of Eight-Ball Pool?
Clear your assigned group, then legally pocket the eight.
While reading the Guide, how do I control Eight-Ball Pool?
The key detail is this: Touch to aim/place cue ball; set angle and power; Shoot.
While reading the Guide, what example helps explain Eight-Ball Pool?
For clarity: Pocketing eight before clearing your group loses.
When I return, what should I watch out for in Eight-Ball Pool?
Here is the relevant explanation: No object-ball contact is a foul.
As a new player, 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.
As a new player, 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.