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8 Ball Pool

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â„šī¸ About 8 Ball Pool

The 8 Ball Pool game is the definitive online billiards game. It is a skill-based simulation of the classic game. You compete against players from around the world, using strategy, geometry, and precise aim to win.

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🎮 How to play 8 Ball Pool

In 8 Ball Pool, one player is ‘stripes’ and the other is ‘solids’. The goal is to sink all seven of your designated balls, and then legally sink the 8 ball into a ‘called’ pocket. You use your mouse to aim your cue stick and a power meter to decide how hard to hit. The physics are realistic, so you must account for angles. If you sink the 8 ball too early, or sink the cue ball (white ball) on the same shot as the 8 ball, you lose.

💡 Tips and Tricks for 8 Ball Pool

Cue ball control is more important than sinking a ball. Always think about where your cue ball will end up after the shot. Try to set up your next shot. Do not just hit the ball as hard as you can. Use ‘spin’ (or ‘English’) to control the cue ball’s path after it hits another ball. This is a game of angles, just like Raft Wars, but with much more precision.

  • Use the aiming-guide lines, but remember they do not show the path after hitting a rail.
  • Break hard and try to get a ball in to claim your set (solids or stripes).
  • Never leave your opponent an easy shot. Play ‘safe’ if you have to.

đŸ•šī¸ Controls for 8 Ball Pool

The controls for 8 Ball Pool unblocked are all about precision mouse movements.

  • Move Mouse: Aim the cue stick.
  • Left Mouse Click (Hold and Drag): Pull back the stick to set the power.
  • Left Mouse Click (Release): Shoot the ball.
  • Mouse (on Cue Ball icon): Click to apply spin (top, bottom, left, right).

Mastering the power bar and the spin controls is what separates beginners from pros in the 8 Ball Pool game.

Editor's Review

Pros

  • Deeply strategic gameplay
  • Realistic physics engine
  • Highly addictive and competitive
  • Great skill-based game
  • Massive online community

Cons

  • Steep learning curve
  • Opponents can take a long time
  • 'Scratching' is very frustrating
  • Can require real money for better cues

Our Score

9.5 / 10

❓ FAQ

What happens if I pot the 8 ball on the break?

In most official 8 Ball Pool rules, if the 8 ball is potted on the break, the breaker can choose to either re-rack the balls and break again, or have the 8 ball ‘spotted’ and continue playing.

How do I call a pocket for the 8 ball?

When you are on the 8 ball, a small button will appear. You must click the pocket you are aiming for before you shoot. If you sink the 8 ball in a different pocket, you lose.

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