Pool Club: 8 Ball Billiards

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Sink balls, climb the ranks, and chase trophies in this competitive pool game. If you've played Miniclip's 8 Ball Pool, this will feel instantly familiar—same city-based progression, same chest system, same high-stakes matches. Your goal is simple: pot your balls (stripes or solids), sink the 8-ball last, and walk away with the prize money. Win matches to unlock better cues and climb from Vienna all the way to the top-tier cities.

Key Features

• Two Game Modes: Classic 8-ball and 9-ball billiards with standard tournament rules.
• Multiple Play Options: 1v1 online matches, private rooms with friends, bot practice, and 40 structured training levels.
• City-Based Progression: Unlock Vienna, Barcelona, Warsaw, and more as you collect trophies and climb the rankings.
• Cue Collection System: Earn chests over time to unlock and upgrade cues with different stats and designs.

How to Play Pool Club: 8 Ball Billiards

Getting started is easy—mastering the spin and angle takes practice.

Aim, Adjust, and Shoot

You drag to aim your cue stick, adjust power with a slider, and tap to shoot. The physics feel solid enough—balls react predictably, and you can apply topspin, backspin, and side english by tapping different spots on the cue ball. Line up your shot carefully because one mistake can hand your opponent the table.

Win Matches to Earn Trophies and Chests

Every city has an entry fee. You pay coins to enter, and if you win, you get double back plus trophies. Lose, and you lose your stake. The four-slot chest system at the bottom of the screen fills up as you play—each chest takes real-time hours to unlock unless you speed it up with gems. Inside are cue upgrades and currency.

Upgrade Cues and Unlock New Cities

Better cues give you longer aim guides, more spin control, and higher power. You need specific trophy counts to unlock the next city tier—Vienna is the starter zone, but Barcelona and Warsaw demand serious wins. The progression loop is addictive: win, unlock chests, upgrade, repeat.

Who is Pool Club: 8 Ball Billiards for?

Perfect for casual players who like competitive games without needing fast reflexes. If you enjoyed 8 Ball Pool or other turn-based sports games, this hits the same notes. It's also solid for killing 10-15 minutes while waiting—matches are quick, and you can leave anytime. Not ideal for players who hate timers or loot box mechanics, since the chest system is front and center.

The Gameplay Vibe

It's chill but competitive. The table graphics look decent—nothing spectacular, just clean felt and shiny balls. The sound effects are basic: the click of the cue, the thunk of balls colliding, some generic background music that loops every minute. The UI feels cluttered with all the currency counters, chest timers, and notification dots fighting for attention. Visually, it's functional mobile fare—late 2010s Unity template vibes with flat textures and inconsistent icon styles. The experience is relaxing until you hit a losing streak and burn through your coins.

Technical Check: Saves & Performance

The game saves your progress automatically through your account login, so you won't lose trophies or cues if you close the tab. Performance-wise, it runs smoothly even on older devices—the graphics aren't demanding, and I didn't notice any lag during shots. The physics engine handles well on both desktop and mobile, though touch controls feel slightly more natural for dragging aim lines.

Quick Verdict: Pros & Cons

A competent pool game that delivers exactly what it promises, but it's a clone through and through.

• ✅ Pro: Realistic physics and satisfying ball contact—shots feel good when you nail them.
• ✅ Pro: Multiple ways to play—solo practice, bots, friends, or ranked matches keep things flexible.
• ❌ Con: The monetization is aggressive—timers, multiple currencies, loot chests, and entry fees all push you toward spending gems.

Controls

Responsive and smooth. Aiming feels precise once you get used to the sensitivity.

• Desktop: Mouse to aim and adjust power, click to shoot.
• Mobile: Drag to aim, tap the cue ball for spin, tap to shoot.

Release Date & Developer

Developed by FTL HK and released on November 13, 2024. It's a recent entry into the crowded mobile billiards market.