However, tensions are high as any mistake can cost you the game. Select one of the six pockets as the target and strike the ball into that pocket. Careful aiming is the best way to win.Īfter you pocket all seven of your type of ball, it's time to pocket the black 8 ball to win the game. Watch the lines to predict the ball's movement for more accurate hits. The farther you pull the cue back, the stronger your strike will be.Īdd some spin, or 'English,' to alter the movement of your cue ball by positioning the red dot on the white cue ball icon on the side of the table. Pocket all of the colored balls of your type while also preventing your opponent from doing the same. Your type is determined when someone pockets a ball after the first turn. The goal of the game is to pocket the colored ball of your type – either solid or striped. Enjoy the excitement of a multiplayer game by inviting a friend or being matched with another player online. Sharpen your skills and your shots with a relaxing game of 8 Ball Pool Together™.