8 Ball Pool
Miniclip's pool game, still the default way to lose imaginary money to a stranger in another country at half past two.
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How to get the most from it
8 Ball Pool sits in Armchair Sports under Play, filed as a minute.
- Give it one round. There is nothing to finish and nothing lost by leaving.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something competitive and nostalgic.
About this category: Golf, pool, football and the specific genre of sports game that is really a physics joke wearing a jersey.
Good for
- A one-round break between tasks
- Chasing a better score
- A trip back to the older internet
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
8 Ball Pool: quick answers
Is 8 Ball Pool free?
Yes. 8 Ball Pool is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use 8 Ball Pool?
No. You can use 8 Ball Pool without signing up for anything.
Does 8 Ball Pool work on a phone?
Yes. 8 Ball Pool works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is 8 Ball Pool safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does 8 Ball Pool take?
We file it as "A minute": One quick round, then you can leave.
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