A mobile pool game
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Miniclip’s 8 Ball Pool is a pool simulator for your Android device. The game is free and easy to grasp, offering an exciting, engaging experience with this sport on the go.
Casual
The setup of this game is standard on Android devices. After you download and install it, you can log in as a guest through your Google or Facebook account.
Once you enter a game, you have to choose amongst several playing alternatives. The one-on-one option pairs you with a random human player. Alternatively, you can enjoy multiplayer; although, unlike Blitzpool, this game only lets you play with friends if you join with Facebook.
Other options include tournaments, 9 Ball, and mini-games that earn you various upgrades. Finally, while you have to be online to play with people, offline practice is another option.
The gameplay is intuitive. You control your cue with your finger, aligning it with your ball. You'll find an alignment guide in the game to help you discover proper plans for each situation.
When you touch the cue, it gives you a closer look at your angle. You can combine that with the power meter on the left side of your screen, and you'll be making perfect punches every time.
If you find the screen too small for proper alignment, you can always emulate the game and play it on PC. If you're looking for a cross-platform option, try FooBilliard.
When you win, you earn cash. You can then use that cash to upgrade your cue and buy various extras that help you get better in the game.
This game is free. It displays ads in your notification bar, but that isn't a big problem for the interface. There are also optional in-game purchases that help you progress.
Simple and fun
While 8 Ball Pool isn’t the most realistic game out there (try Virtual Pool for a more real-life experience), it’s one of the most popular pool simulators. The reasons are its smooth gameplay and low-engagement quality. It’s a fun, cost-free choice as a pastime, even if there is little more to it.
