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8 Ball Pool

8 Ball Pool

Sports

Billiards

Casual

Details

  • Latest Version:

    55.9.0

  • Last Update:

    Sep 9, 2024

Description

8 Ball Pool is a classic and widely popular billiards game where players aim to pocket all their designated balls (solids or stripes) and finish by sinking the 8-ball. Available in various digital formats, it offers players an immersive experience, replicating the rules and feel of real-world pool games. The game is easy to learn yet challenging to master, requiring strategic shot-making, precision, and careful planning to outmaneuver opponents.

In the game, players can compete against friends or opponents from around the world in one-on-one matches or enter high-stakes tournaments. Each match is played with a standard pool table layout and follows traditional rules, where the objective is to sink all the player’s balls and finally pocket the 8-ball to win. Players can choose their cues and customize their tables to add a personal touch to their gaming experience.

As players win games, they earn coins, which can be used to unlock better cues, enter higher-stake matches, or purchase in-game items. The game also features an intuitive leveling system, where players advance by earning experience points. As they progress, they unlock tougher competition and new venues, each with a distinct visual style and increased difficulty.

The competitive nature of 8 Ball Pool makes it highly engaging, with its in-game chat and friend features adding a social dimension to the gameplay. Whether you're playing for fun or striving to top the leaderboards, the game offers a perfect mix of casual entertainment and skill-based competition, appealing to both seasoned players and newcomers alike.

How To Play

Playing 8 Ball Pool, the popular mobile game developed by Miniclip, is all about understanding the basic mechanics and mastering your aiming and strategies. Here’s how to get started and play the game:

1. Download the App

Head to your device's App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android).

Search for 8 Ball Pool by Miniclip and install it.

2. Log In or Play as Guest

Once the app is installed, you can sign in with your Miniclip account, Facebook, or Google account to save progress. You can also play as a guest if you don’t want to create an account right away.

3. Game Objective

The aim is to pot all your assigned balls (either solid or striped), followed by the 8 ball, which must be potted last to win the game.

Solids (balls numbered 1-7) or Stripes (balls numbered 9-15) are assigned depending on which type of ball you pot first.

Game Rules

Break Shot: The player who breaks first must aim to pot any ball. If they successfully pot a ball, they continue their turn.

Ball Assignment: After a player pots a ball, they are assigned either solids or stripes. The opponent is assigned the other group of balls.

Potting the 8 Ball: Once all of your assigned balls are potted, you can attempt to pot the 8 ball. However, if you pot the 8 ball before all your balls are cleared, you lose the game.

Fouls: Potting the cue ball (scratch), hitting the opponent’s balls before yours, or not hitting any balls are considered fouls. Your opponent gets to place the cue ball anywhere on the table for their next shot.

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