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Sports game
Red Ball Pool
Pot every red ball before the clock runs out while keeping the cue ball out of the pocket.
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Compatibility
- See device support below
Game overview
Red Ball Pool trims billiards down to one rule that changes everything: sink the red balls, and if the white follows them in, the level is over. Each table is timed, so you cannot line up every shot forever, and safety play matters more than power because the cue ball has nowhere safe to sit on a crowded table. It plays fast, and losing usually comes from one greedy shot rather than a run of bad ones.
This title is best suited to pool players who want a timed twist on potting practice.
How to play Red Ball Pool
- Aim the cue by dragging around the white ball
- Set power and strike
- Pot the red balls without following them in with the white
- Clear the table before the timer expires
Controls
- Click and drag / touch and drag: Aim the cue and set power
- Release: Play the shot
- On-screen buttons: Restart the level
Objectives and failure conditions
Objectives
- Pot all of the red balls
- Keep the cue ball on the table
- Finish within the level time limit
The run ends or fails when
- Potting the cue ball ends the game
- The timer runs out with reds still on the table
Gameplay mechanics
- Drag aiming with variable power
- Cue ball loss as an instant fail
- Per-level time limits
Device compatibility
Phones and tablets
Touch controls: Red Ball Pool is driven by pointer input, which maps to tap and drag on a touch screen.
Tips for Red Ball Pool
- Play at medium power; hard shots are how the white finds a pocket
- Take the shot that leaves the white in open space, not the flashiest pot
- Clear balls near pockets early so the table opens up
What worked well and what did not
Pros
- One extra rule makes standard pool noticeably more tense
- Levels are quick and restart immediately
Cons
- Timer discourages the careful planning the rules encourage
- Cue ball loss ending the game feels harsh at first
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