Eight Light guide

STEP BY STEP

1. Choose Quick match, The Long Rack, Two players or Play online.
2. Aim by moving over the table or with the arrow keys.
3. Set spin on the cue ball if needed.
4. Pull back and release to shoot.
5. Clear your group, call a pocket and pot the 8-ball.

CONTROLS

• Mouse: move to aim, press, pull back and release to shoot, click the spin ball to set spin.
• Touch: drag on the table to aim, drag the power bar down and release.
• Keyboard: arrows aim (Shift for fine), hold and release Space to shoot, WASD sets spin.

DIFFICULTY

Adjustable through CPU opponents; the Academy teaches the basics step by step.

STRATEGY

• Plan where the cue ball will stop, not just the pot.
• Use draw to bring the cue ball back and follow to roll through.
• Break up clusters early.

AVOID THESE MISTAKES

• Hitting too hard and losing position.
• Forgetting to call the pocket for the 8-ball.
• Ignoring side spin off the cushions.

DEVICES

Playable on desktop, laptop, tablet and phone (landscape recommended on phones).

ACCESSIBILITY

Full keyboard play, visible focus, live status text, reduced motion and light and dark themes.

CHANGELOG

• 2026-09 — Achievements linked to your TrySomeGames account; pop-ups also show in fullscreen.
• 2026-09 — Fullscreen button and a redesigned play bar.

GAME DATA

Scores and achievements are saved to your account only if you are signed in. Guests play without an account; nothing is stored beyond your browser.

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