Billiards

Classic 8-ball pool game. Aim, shoot, and pocket all the colored balls in as few shots as possible! No download required — play instantly in your browser.

How to Play

Drag from the cue ball to aim and set power, then release to shoot. Pocket all 9 colored balls to win.

Objective

Three modes: Free Play (clear all colored balls in as few shots as possible), Puzzle (13 preset layouts, earn 3 stars by beating par), and 8-Ball (vs AI or a friend; solids 1-7 vs stripes 9-15, legally pot the 8-ball last to win).

Controls

• Mouse/Touch: Drag from the cue ball to aim and set power, release to shoot
• Power ring color green→yellow→red indicates weak→strong
• Free Play: clear all colored balls; cue ball returns on scratch
• Puzzle: finish within par for 3 stars; ordered puzzles require potting in sequence
• 8-Ball: hit your own group first; after clearing, click a pocket to call it, then pot the 8-ball
• After a foul, opponent gets ball-in-hand (click table to place cue ball)
• R to restart, M or ESC to return to menu

Tips & Strategy

• Plan cue ball position for the next shot
• Use gentle shots for control, powerful shots to break the rack
• Use angles to cut balls into pockets
• 8-Ball: avoid hitting the 8 or opponent's balls first (foul)
• 8-Ball: after clearing your group, you must call a pocket for the 8
• Puzzle: study the layout and plan the shortest route
• Use chain reactions to pot multiple balls in one shot

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