8 Ball Pool is available through Google Play only, where it has over 1 billion installs and a 4.8 rating from about 32 million ratings. Miniclip.com released it on January 22, 2013, and the listing was last updated on November 4, 2026. It is a free 3D pool game built around online matches against other people, and this page covers what it does, what it asks of you and what to check first.
A pool table you can open against a real opponent
The problem this game addresses is simple. Pool needs a table, a second player and some free time, and a phone removes all three obstacles. 8 Ball Pool puts a 3D table on screen and matches you with an opponent online, so a game takes only as long as you want it to.
The main mode is PvP. You pick a table, line up the cue and play the round against another person. The store description also says you can challenge friends directly after signing in with a Miniclip or Facebook account, and that sign-in is free.
The game sits in the two-player and multiplayer categories on our catalog, and it is also filed under sports. Its content rating is Everyone, so the listing does not flag it for a restricted age group.
Coins, cues and league levels in Miniclip's setup
Each competitive match in the league has Coins at stake, and the winner takes them. Those Coins feed the progression loop. You can spend them on new items in the Pool Shop, including cue and table customization, which changes how your setup looks and gives the matches a reason to continue.
The game also uses a level system. A higher ranking unlocks more exclusive match locations, where you face stronger players. There are different match levels, so a beginner and an experienced player are not supposed to land in the same lobby for long.
Aiming is the core skill. The developer says the game is based on real 3D pool and that you improve your aim with the cue over time.
What to check before installing version 56.34.0
The current version is 56.34.0, and it needs Android 6.0 or newer. If your phone runs an older release, the game will not install, so check this first. Confirm free storage on the Google Play page before downloading.
The game is free. It also contains ads and in-app purchases, and the developer says the purchases are optional and include random items. Because Coins can be won in matches and items can also be bought, decide on a spending limit before you start if children or shared devices are involved.
An online account is part of the friend feature. If you want to challenge people you know, you will need either a Miniclip or a Facebook sign-in. The terms and privacy policy are linked by the publisher at miniclip.com, and they are the right place to read how your account data is handled.
8 Ball Pool pros and cons
Pros
- Free to install on Google Play
- Online PvP matches against other players, plus friend challenges through a Miniclip or Facebook sign-in
- Coins won in matches can go toward cue and table items in the Pool Shop
- A level system that unlocks higher-ranked match locations
- Google Play shows a 4.8 rating from about 32 million ratings
Cons
- Contains ads
- In-app purchases are included, and the developer says some items are random
- Needs Android 6.0 or newer
- Download size varies by device
Is 8 Ball Pool safe?
8 Ball Pool is a Tier C item in our catalog, which means it is available through Google Play only. The publisher is Miniclip.com, and the package ID is com.miniclip.eightballpool. The app has ads and in-app purchases, and no independent security review is available, so read the permissions and privacy policy on the store page before installing.
How to install 8 Ball Pool
- Press the Google Play button on this page.
- Check the listing in the Play Store and press Install.
- Open 8 Ball Pool when the install finishes. Updates arrive through Google Play.
