8 Ball Pool

8 Ball Pool is a fun, classic sports pool game where you can test just how good you are at billiards. This 3D multiplayer pool game lets you play against friends or online players from around the world. The more you play, the better you get, but keep in mind that the more you progress, the more difficult the matches become.How to Play 8 Ball PoolThe goal of 8 Ball Pool is to pocket all balls from your assigned group (solids or stripes) to then pocket the final epic 8 ball to win. Get the 8 ball in too early, and you lose. Everyone has played pool at some point, whether in person or digitally, but not everyone knows the rules. And those are quite important to win a classic game like pool.8 Ball Pool Game ModesPlay 8 Ball PoolEnter classic head-to-head matches where each player claims stripes or solids and battles to clear the table before sinking the 8 ball. Skill, angles, and cue control matter most here.Quick FireA fast-paced, timer-driven mode where the goal is to pot as many balls as possible before the clock runs out. Consecutive shots build streaks, and accuracy keeps the timer alive.Challenge FriendsSet up private matches and compete directly with friends. Great for practice, bragging rights, or testing new cues without the pressure of ranked play.The Break ShotThe game begins with a break shot. This is where you strike the triangle of balls to “open the table”. A break means you either need to pocket a ball, which simply means get a ball in one of the table pockets, or drive at least four balls to the rails. If no ball is pocketed, the table remains open, and no one is assigned solids or stripes yet.Who Gets Solids or StripesAfter the break, the table is open, and either player can aim at any ball, so in essence, you are deciding which you will get: solids or stripes. This is almost always dependent on which of the two is easiest to pocket first. The first player to pocket a ball claims that group for the rest of the match. Once groups are assigned, you must always try to get your own group in a pocket. The game gives you a heads-up when you are trying to strike the opponent’s balls.If you are stripes, the cue must hit a striped ball first. Your shot needs to either pocket the ball or your ball needs to make contact with the cushion on the side of the table after the initial hit. If you don’t meet these requirements, it is considered a foul. If you foul, the opponent receives the ball in hand.Fouls include striking the wrong ball first, failing to make a ball contact the cushion, getting the cue ball or the 8 ball in the pocket, or getting your opponent’s ball into a pocket before first making contact with one of yours.Once you have cleared your entire group of balls, it’s your time to shine. The moment every player waits for. You get to shoot the 8-ball. If you have cleared all your balls and you pocket the 8-ball, you win!Lucky ShotThere is an extra way to earn rewards in this game. Choose the Lucky Shot, and you get one attempt to land the ball inside the circular target on the table. Hit the bullseye to earn the highest reward, which is a 24-hour cue.Cue Rewards (Target Zones)Yellow (center): Unlocks the 8 Ball Cue.Red ring (next to the center): Unlocks the Break Shot Cue.Blue ring (outer layer): Unlocks the Mongol Cue.Quick Tips and Things to RememberGentle shots are less likely to bounce off the cushion or rattle the pocket.Top spin makes the cue ball follow the object ball after contact.Backspin helps the cue ball stop or pull backward.Side spin (left/right) has a big impact when the cue ball hits a cushion.Use the table diamonds to help line up angles and rebounds.You can move the power bar to a different side in the settings menu.A ball must touch a cushion if no ball is potted during your shot.If you’re stripes and aim at a solid (or vice versa), a red on-screen warning appears.Taking too long forfeits your turn.Online opponents may leave mid-game. Disconnects are common.Always plan your next shot before taking the current one.Use full force on the break for maximum spread.More Games Like ThisIf you like online sports games, we’ve got you covered. Test your skills on the court in one of our many basketball games, like Basketball Stars, Basket Random, or Basketbros. If the field is more your style, we have a few soccer games you’ll get a kick out of, like Soccer Bros or Soccer Random.Last UpdatedDec 15, 2025ControlsMouse = interact with the game UI FAQHow do you play 8-ball pool?8-ball pool rules are similar to those when playing in person. You start with a break shot to open the table, claim solids or stripes by pocketing your first ball, always hit your own group (stripes or solids), avoid fouls, and once all your balls are cleared, your final move is to pocket the 8-ball to win.Gameplay Video