Kings of Pool - Augmented reality pool

What’s new

- Fixed an issue where player profile pictures would sometimes not appear correctly.

- Added an option to disable interstitial ads in the settings. Ads are important to support Kings of Pool, but we know that some people would prefer to disable them and we want to extend that ability to all players, not just players who spend.

- Fixed an issue with certain hats getting twisted on Scratch's head

- Fixed cue sorting issue

Key Features:

AUGMENTED REALITY POOL

Utilizing augmented reality, you can create a full-sized pool table on any flat surface. This mode showcases realistic physics for the balls and impressive 3D visuals. You can customize your experience with personalized table felt and decals.

THE ULTIMATE POOL EXPERIENCE.

We've reimagined the classic game of 8 ball pool, infusing it with a contemporary and elegant twist. Every aspect has been thoughtfully crafted to deliver a game that is easy to pick up, captivating to play, and visually stunning.

HIGH STAKES. HIGH REWARDS.

Compete against talented 8 ball pool players globally. Achieve victories to unlock exclusive high-stakes tables. Accumulate your earnings and strive to become the wealthiest player in billiards.

PLAY WITH FRIENDS IN CLUBS.

Create a club with your most talented friends. Work together to rise through the ranks, earn fantastic rewards, and claim the title of KINGS OF POOL. Guaranteeing bragging rights!

LEADERBOARD.

Strive to be the top pool player. Climb the ranks, showcase your abilities, and maintain your position at the forefront!

PULL OFF TRICK SHOTS.

Demonstrate your skills with our trick shot feature to execute impressive shots.

Additional Features:

★ FREE ONLINE MULTIPLAYER POOL → challenge other billiards enthusiasts online, always free, indefinitely.

★ PLAY LIKE A PRO → our sophisticated physics engine provides the accuracy necessary for making that perfect shot each time.

★ GLOBAL CHAT → engage with fellow players, boast about your wins, or indulge in some friendly banter after an intense match.

★ PROFILE → display your pool statistics along with personalized cues, badges, and medals earned by accomplishing challenging shots.

Do you have what it takes to ascend to the throne? The journey to become an 8ball billiards billionaire begins here!

Complete breakdown of rules for standard 8 Ball in Kings of Pool:

THE BREAK SHOT

When Kings of Pool loads a game, both Players have a 50% chance of getting the break shot. When a Player has break, they can move the cue ball anywhere behind the break line, an area also called the ‘Kitchen’. Only the initial shot is counted as the break shot. Should the Player with break miss the object balls or run out of time, the next shot is not considered the break shot, even if the rack remains intact.

The rack is set up with the 8-Ball always in the middle. The two balls on the highest and lowest end must be a stripe and a solid - this is done interchangeably and is randomly assigned every game. All other ball placement in the rack is random and without intention.

LEGAL & ILLEGAL BREAKS

A legal break must have at least 4 balls (not including the cue ball) make contact with the rails. If less than 4 coloured balls make contact, the opposing Player is given ball in hand and plays the table as it lies.

If the Player does not sink any balls on break, the turn passes to the other player, who will take a shot from wherever the cue ball lies. If any balls are sunk on the break, the breaking player continues to shoot. The table remains open after the break regardless of what is sunk on the break.

LEGAL BREAK:

ILLEGAL BREAK:

CUE BALL & 8 BALL ON BREAK

Sinking the cue ball on break is a scratch and passes the turn to the opponent, giving them ball in hand.

Pocketing the 8-Ball on the break “spots” the 8-Ball back into its original position and the breaker keeps their turn. If a ball is in the place of where the 8-Ball needs to go, it will take the closest free spot.

If both the 8-Ball and the cue ball are sunk on break, the 8-Ball is spotted back on the table and the opponent is given ball in hand.  

LEGAL & ILLEGAL SHOTS

A legal shot is when an assigned object ball is made contact with and sunk or, after proper contact with an object ball, the object ball or the cue ball makes contact with the rail. A legal shot that sinks an object ball does not require rail contact.

LEGAL SUNK SHOT:

LEGAL MISSED SHOT: 

ASSIGNING SUITS: SOLID VS STRIPES

Suit assignment takes place when the first ball is sunk legally after the break, and dictates which player will hit stripes or solids. Suit assignment does not occur on the break shot regardless of what is sunk on the break. Simply, whatever suit of ball is sunk first after the break, regardless of other contact and sinking of balls, is assigned to the Player. In all cases, suit assignment does not occur if a Player sinks any balls but also scratches the cue ball (See: Fouls). The 8-Ball is always invalid, even before suit assignment.

Typical Suit Assignment Shot - sinking Solids assigns Solids:

Make contact with a solid ball and then only sink a stripe ball = player is stripes:

Other Examples:

Make contact with a striped and then only sink a solid ball = player is solids

Make contact with a striped ball and then sink a solid and then a striped ball = player is solids

Make contact with a solid ball, sink the solid ball, but then sink 2 stripes = player is solids 

CALLING POCKETS

On certain stages, Players must call their pockets. The Player must sink any of their suited balls into the called pocket - balls themselves are not called. Players only call one pocket per shot. If legal contact is made on a Player’s target ball and is successfully sunk in the called pocket, and any other balls are sunk in uncalled pockets, it is a legal shot. Calling pockets only takes effect after Suit Assignment.

LEGAL SHOT CALLED POCKET:

ILLEGAL SHOT CALLED POCKET:

FOUL HANDLING

A foul is any illegal action on the table and always results in ball in hand for the opponent. Sometimes used interchangeably, scratching is actually just a subset of fouling. A scratch is any instance where the cue ball is pocketed. All other illegal actions can be referred to as fouls.

SCRATCHING THE CUE BALL:

INSTANCES OF FOUL

Potting the cue ball in any instance, also called scratching

Less than 4 coloured balls make contact with the rail on the break:

Before or after suit assignment, the cue ball does not make contact with any object balls:

Making primary contact with the 8-Ball any point before potting all other suited balls, before or

after suit assignment - (inadvertent contact on the 8-Ball after a legal hit on an object ball is ok)

After suit assignment, the cue ball does not make contact with any of the Player’s own object balls, but a rail is hit:

After suit assignment, the cue ball makes first contact with an incorrect suit (ex: if stripes, hits solids first):

Making contact with an assigned object ball and neither the cue ball or the object ball makes contact with the rail:

If calling pockets: It is a foul if the Player sinks an object ball in an uncalled pocket without sinking a ball in the called pocket first:

If calling pockets: This also applies if the user makes legal contact with an opponent’s ball that is sunk before the Player’s ball is also sunk.

WIN AND LOSE CONDITIONS

To win, a Player must sink the 8-Ball after having sunk all their assigned balls:

Potting the 8-Ball after break but before sinking all assigned object balls results in a loss:

The 8-Ball cannot be sunk in conjunction with the last of the Player’s suited balls, the 8-Ball shot must be taken by itself.

On the 8-Ball shot attempt, if the Player sinks the cue ball in addition to sinking the 8-Ball - a scratch, it results in a loss for that player:

If calling pockets: The 8-Ball must be sunk in the called pocket. If the 8-Ball is sunk in an incorrect pocket, the game is won by the opposing player:

All fouls apply to the 8-Ball attempt as well, and result in giving the opponent ball in hand - unless the 8-Ball is sunk, which then counts for a loss.