About this game
8 Ball Pool RulesSolids and stripes are assigned to players based on the first ball potted after the break. The player who potted the ball is assigned that type.
If a player pots one or more of their balls on their turn, or any ball on the break, they get to make another shot, provided they also did not commit a foul.
If a player commits any of the following fouls, their opponent may take the cue ball in hand, place it anywhere on the table and shoot anywhere on the table:
- Potting the cue ball
- Failing to hit a ball with the cue ball
- Failing to hit one of your balls first with the cue ball
- After hitting one of your balls, failing to pocket a ball or strike a side of the table with either ball
Additionally, if a player pots their ball AND an opponent's ball on their turn, play passes to their opponent.
When a player has potted all of their (solid or striped) balls, they must pot the black 8 ball to win the game. Caution: if you pot the 8 ball BEFORE your other balls, you automatically lose. Fouling when shooting for the 8 ball does NOT result in a game loss, except if you pot BOTH the cue ball and 8 ball with your shot.
