8 Ball Pool is an online multiplayer pool game from Miniclip. Players compete in one-on-one matches against friends or opponents from around the world. It is available on iOS and Android, with a browser version on the official 8 Ball Pool website. The mobile apps carry the fullest feature set. The game is free to play and includes optional in-game purchases, some of which contain random items.
Aiming, Power and Spin
Players set up each shot in 8 Ball Pool in three parts. On mobile, the player drags the cue to aim, or uses the side Aiming Wheel for finer movement. Power comes from pulling down the power bar: a longer pull hits harder, a shorter one plays a soft shot.
By default the cue strikes the centre of the cue ball. Tapping the cue ball opens a strike-point selector, and moving that point applies spin. Topspin carries the cue ball forward after contact, backspin pulls it back, and side spin changes its angle off a cushion. Spin strength depends on shot force and the cue’s stats.
Coin Tables and Leagues
Players compete in ranked 8 Ball Pool matches on city-themed tables, each with a Pool Coins entry fee. The game matches players with opponents of similar skill. The game also includes 9 Ball tables.
Wins and losses also move a player’s trophy count. Tables are trophy-locked. Reaching a table’s trophy cap earns its ring. Games against friends, club mates or a repeated opponent in the same week do not change trophies.
Weekly leagues group up to 100 players across ten divisions, from Brass to Diamond. The top performers are promoted and the bottom ones are relegated. A week without playing drops a player one league. Promoted players receive Victory Boxes with coins and cue pieces.
Cues and Collections
Cues are the main items players collect in 8 Ball Pool. Players buy some cues outright with coins or cash and can use them immediately. They build others from pieces found in Surprise Boxes and tables, then upgrade them. Cues belong to themed collections. Unlocking or upgrading them earns points that open collection missions with rewards such as avatars, stickers and chat packs.
Friends, Clubs and Private Tournaments
Players can challenge friends directly and chat in matches with preset lines and emojis. They can also exchange free coin gifts once a day with Facebook friends. Tournament with Friends creates a private lobby for four to eight players, who join by code or invitation. The host picks the table, which sets the coin entry fee. The combined fees form the prize for a quarter-final, semi-final and final bracket.
Clubs open at level 6 for registered accounts. A club holds up to 50 members and can be open, invite-only or closed. It offers a club chat, gift requests and friendly matches that count toward the Friends Leaderboard.
Offline Practice Modes
The Practice Offline menu in 8 Ball Pool holds Quick Fire, Creator Mode and Pass n’ Play. Quick Fire is a timed solo mode: each potted ball adds seconds to the clock, consecutive pots raise a points multiplier, and potting the cue ball costs time.
Pool Pass Seasons
Each season runs a Pool Pass track. Pool Points come from wins on one-on-one tables, tournaments, 9 Ball tables and daily missions, and they unlock rewards on a free lane. The paid Premium Pass adds a second reward lane and faster Victory Box opening. A separate Pro subscription gives daily coins and cash, Pro-only cues and two extra table tiers.
