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8 Ball Pool Cheats & Tips
Cheats, hints, tips, and walkthroughs for the latest and greatest way to play pool wherever you go! Do you love playing a heated game of pool but hate leaving the house, or at least interacting with people in face-to-face social situations? Did you get banned from the local pool hall for being "too aggressive"? Never fear, because the good people at Miniclip are here to make sure you never have to go another day without playing your favorite barroom game, as long as you have your iOS or Android device close at hand. Keep reading for our complete guide to this fun and competitive online pool game! Miniclip has produced some pretty great sports games in the past like iStunt and Ping Pong, so it's no surprise to see them adapt another beloved game for mobile devices. 8 Ball Pool is a very simple game that will come naturally to anyone who has ever played a video golf game, as its method of aiming and powering your cue is similar (but simpler) to these types of games. Unless you unlock practice mode, you'll be honing your skills against real players from around the world. This might seem like a daunting and embarrassing way to start playing the game, but in reality, it will make you that much more savvy a player by necessity. Instead of competing against a computer, you'll be seeing how real people react to situations and learning from that experience, which is much more valuable in the long run. If you're still nervous or can't seem to get the better of your human opponents, read on for our 8 Ball Pool tips and tricks.
8 Ball Pool Tip #1: Take the Tutorial Slowly
- You'll only get one practice shot when you load up 8 Ball Pool for the first time, so make sure you use it wisely to get a handle on the controls. They're pretty simple, but you want to be your best for your first opponent!
- Drag your finger around the screen to change the angle of your cue. The circle next to the point of impact for the cue ball will indicate which direction each ball will travel after the collision. Line the outside line up with the pocket to sink your first ball.
8 Ball Pool Tip #2: Break Hard
- The break is the first move in pool, but it's also one of the most important. It can determine the entire outcome of the game. The game will randomly determine which player is to break so there's no unfair advantage, but everything after that is up to you.
- You want to scatter the balls all over the table to give yourself a chance to sink one of your balls as soon as possible. If the balls are bunched up like in the example above, you'll have trouble, friends--right here in River City.
8 Ball Pool Tip #3: Avoid the 8 Ball
- Those of you who are pool-hall pros will be rolling your eyes here, but for players who are new to the traditional rules of pool, the eight ball is the last one to be sunk. You can't sink it until the last move of the game.
- Accidentally sinking the eight ball in the course of your turn will end the game immediately. Even hitting it with the cue ball first will cause a foul. Be careful around this black beauty!
8 Ball Pool Tip #4: Stick to Your Own Balls
- Again, this is a rule that veteran players will already be aware of but which may confound some newbies. You must hit one of your own balls first when taking a shot.
- If you are trying to sink stripes and hit a solid with the cue ball first, it's counted as a foul just like a scratch or a mistaken hit of the eight ball.
8 Ball Pool Tip #5: Look For Trick Shots
- If your balls are blocked by your opponents' or the eight ball, try to bounce the cue ball off the sides of the table to get at them and put away a ball from a different angle.
- While these shots are more difficult to land (since you can't see exactly what path the struck ball will take), you'll also unlock achievements for pulling them off.
8 Ball Pool Tip #6: Ease Up On the Cue
- It might seem like power is the way to solve all your problems, but it might actually do more harm than good. A ball that's hit too hard will often bounce right off the bumpers by the pocket and ricochet away, losing you a turn you should have won.
- Take note of how much power each increment on the cue meter provides. In pool, precision is more important than anything else.
8 Ball Pool Tip #7: Don't Give Up Hope
- Winners might take the pot, but you'll still get experience for a loss. This will unlock more opponents and power-ups to make your game more interesting next time. You might even get some free coins on your first loss!
- Even if you lose a match with no reward, never give up hope. Reflect on what you've learned to make yourself a better player. What worked for you? What didn't? Everything is a learning experience!