Pocketing the ball

Pocketing the ball is a 3D cue sports game featuring 8-ball, 9-ball, and snooker, with solo play, local two-player matches, and online multiplayer through Steam. Sharpen your skills, challenge computer opponents, or invite a friend for a match. Enjoy the satisfaction of a clean pot—and the challenge of leaving yourself the perfect next shot.

Make Every Shot Count

Fine-tune your aim, power, and cue-ball contact point. Use follow, draw, and sidespin to shape your shots and control your position. Balance attacking opportunities with thoughtful defensive play as you plan your way around the table.

Practice Solo or Challenge Friends

Work on difficult shots in practice mode, or test yourself against computer opponents across four difficulty levels. Take turns with a friend on the same computer, or create public, friends-only, and private Steam lobbies. Invite friends directly or find an opponent through quick matchmaking.

Learn One Shot at a Time

Step-by-step tutorials introduce camera controls, aiming, shot power, and basic pool rules before moving on to techniques such as cut shots, follow, and draw. Play with a keyboard and mouse or a controller.

Give Your Table a Personal Touch

Customize characters, balls, cues, tables, environments, and match sound effects through Steam Workshop. Discover community creations, or make and share mods of your own.

Set the Mood for Another Frame

Relax with the built-in jazz soundtrack, or add your own local music to the in-game playlist. Choose from multiple post-shot camera styles to follow the cue ball or watch the action unfold across the whole table.