8 Ball Pool is a realistic billiards game where you pot your group of balls and then the black 8 ball to win the match. Learn how to play, explore the game modes and start playing with Gamostar’s free games.
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8 Ball Pool is a realistic billiards game where you pot your group of balls and then the black 8 ball to win the match. It is played by 2 players and works perfectly on mobile, which is why so many people play 8 Ball Pool online.
Playing 8 Ball Pool online means you can start a game in seconds, join tables with friends or players worldwide and practise whenever you like. Below you will find how to play 8 Ball Pool, the game modes, tips to win and answers to common questions.
The first player breaks the triangle of 15 balls.
Pot a solid or a stripe — that becomes your group for the rest of the match.
Drag to aim, set spin and power, and release to shoot.
Hitting the wrong group first, potting the cue ball or missing a rail gives the opponent ball-in-hand.
After clearing your group, pot the black 8 ball in a called pocket to win.
Play head-to-head 8 ball pool online against real players.
Knockout brackets with entry coins and prizes.
Perfect your aim and spin without pressure.
Collect cues, tables and avatars to customise your game.
Challenge a friend to a match with one tap.
Plan your next two shots before you pot the current ball.
Use light power for position shots — big power makes the cue ball hard to control.
Use spin sparingly; it is a tool, not a default.
Yes. You can play 8 ball pool online free with friends or opponents worldwide.
Pot all balls of your group (solids or stripes) and then pot the black 8 ball in the called pocket.
Potting the 8 ball before clearing your group — or scratching on it — usually means you lose the match.
Yes. 8 Ball Pool is a mobile-friendly game — tap the store buttons above to see Gamostar’s games on Google Play and the App Store.
Yes. Gamostar develops custom and white label 8 Ball Pool games — see our 8 Ball Pool game development page.
Looking to build a game like this? See 8 Ball Pool Game Development.
Tap a store button and start playing.