In 9 Ball, you must hit the lowest-numbered ball first on every shot. If you legally pocket the 9 ball at any time, you win. On the break, you must hit the 1 ball first; if you pocket any ball you keep shooting, and if you legally sink the 9 on the break you win immediately.

A shot is legal only if you contact the lowest ball first, and then either pocket a ball or hit a rail with any ball (including the cue ball). Fouls, such as scratching, hitting the wrong ball first, failing to hit a rail or pocket a ball after contact, or missing all balls, give your opponent ball-in-hand, meaning they can place the cue ball anywhere.

How to Play

Pocket the balls in order from 1 to 9. The next (lowest-numbered) ball is shown by your avatar while you’re shooting.

If you see arrows around the cue ball, you can click and drag it to place it; this happens on the break or after your opponent fouls. Tip: Click the cue ball icon at the top of the screen to change spin.

Controls

Aim by moving your mouse. Drag the left mouse button to set shot power, then release to shoot.

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