Pocket Pool
8-ball pool against one other player.
Pocket Pool is a 1v1 8-ball duel: claim stripes or solids, pocket your group, and sink the 8 ball last. Control the cue ball and avoid scratches, because a scratch gives your opponent ball in hand.
How to play Pocket Pool
- 1Drag to aim your shot.
- 2Pull back on the power meter, then release to take your shot.
- 3Whoever pockets a ball first is assigned that group — stripes or solids.
- 4Scratch and your opponent gets ball in hand — if you pot the cue ball, hit no legal ball, hit the wrong ball first, or drive no ball to a rail.
- 5Pocket all of your assigned balls, then sink the 8 ball last to win.
Pocket Pool rules
Drag to aim, pull back on the power meter, and release to shoot. The first player to pocket a ball is assigned that group, stripes or solids.
A scratch gives your opponent ball in hand. A scratch happens if you pot the cue ball, hit no legal ball, hit the wrong ball first, or drive no ball to a rail. Pocket all of your assigned balls, then sink the 8 ball last to win.
Pocket Pool strategy
Think one shot ahead. A softer shot that leaves the cue ball in a good position is often worth more than a hard shot that pockets one ball and leaves you stuck.
Avoid scratches, because ball in hand lets your opponent place the cue ball anywhere. When you have no clear shot, play safe and leave your opponent a difficult table.
How competition works
Pocket Pool is offered as 1v1 head-to-head. Review its tutorial, scoring, entry amount, and award terms before playing. Stars and cash availability can vary by account and location.
Pocket Pool FAQ
Is Pocket Pool 8-ball?
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Yes. Pocket Pool uses 8-ball rules: you are assigned stripes or solids, pocket your group, and sink the 8 ball last.
What counts as a scratch in Pocket Pool?
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Potting the cue ball, hitting no legal ball, hitting the wrong ball first, or driving no ball to a rail. Your opponent then gets ball in hand.
What skills does Pocket Pool use?
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Pocket Pool uses the controls and decisions described in its tutorial. Review the current rules and scoring before entering a contest.
Can I play Pocket Pool with Stars or cash?
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Wagr shows the Stars and cash formats currently available for Pocket Pool. Cash eligibility depends on your account and verified location.