About 8 Ball Pro
Few table games are as instantly familiar as eight-ball, and 8 Ball Pro serves it up without clutter. You take on either the computer or a friend, claim your group of balls and race to pocket them all before finally sinking the black 8. Aiming uses a drag-and-release motion that feels natural on both mouse and touchscreen, so your attention stays on angles rather than menus.
Matches have the pleasant back-and-forth rhythm of real pool, where one clever position shot can set up a long run and one careless break can hand your opponent the table. Playing solo against the AI is a good way to sharpen your cue control, while challenging a friend turns it into a proper rivalry. If you enjoy calm, thoughtful games where geometry beats reflexes, there's plenty here to chew on.
How to play 8 Ball Pro
- Choose whether to play against the computer or a friend.
- Aim your shot, then click, drag and release to strike the cue ball.
- Pocket every ball in your group, solids or stripes, before your opponent clears theirs.
- Once your group is gone, sink the black 8 ball to win the game.
8 Ball Pro controls
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Click, drag and release | Set your shot and launch the cue ball |
| Drag finger (mobile) | Rotate the cue stick to aim |
| Drag and release (mobile) | Take the shot |
Tips and tricks
- Think one ball ahead and choose shots that leave the cue ball in a good spot for your next target, not just the easiest pot right now.
- Softer shots are easier to control, so save full power for the break and long, straight pots.
- Leave the 8 ball alone until your group is clear; it's meant to be the very last ball you sink.
- When no clean pot is available, roll the cue ball gently behind other balls to make your opponent's next turn awkward.
