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In the mood to play some competitive pool with friends on iMessage but you just don’t know where to start? Then you’re in the right place because, in this article we detail how to download and install 8 ball pool on iMessage. Additionally, we will throw in some cool tips and tricks to get you a notch above everyone else you’re playing with.
To play 8 ball pool on iMessage, you need to download and install GamePigeon, which is one of the hottest iMessage apps out right now, and for a good reason. GamePigeon offers an inventory of 14 fun arcade-style games, with 8 ball pool being one of them. Since iMessage apps don’t install like regular App Store apps, we will walk you through the process.
To take a screenshot with your Mac, Command + Shift + 3 and then release all keys to captuer the whole screen, or press Command + Shift + 4 and press down and drag the mouse over the area you'd like to capture. Ten-ball is preferred over nine-ball by some professionals as a more challenging discipline than nine-ball, because it is slightly harder to pocket any balls on the break shot with the more crowded rack, the initial shooter cannot instantly win the game by pocketing the 10 on the break, all shots must be called, and performing a string of break. If you pot the 8-ball on a break shot, all the balls stay potted except the 8-ball, which is returned to the table. The opponent can rebreak if the 8-ball is pocketed or can spot the 8-ball on the table on the footspot. If you shoot a ball off the table during an opening break, you forfeit your turn.
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How to install 8-ball pool in iMessage
To install 8–ball pool on your iOS device, follow these steps:
- Open iMessage and start a new thread or open an active one.
- Tap the small ‘>’ icon next to your keyboard
- Tap on the App Store icon which is next to the message box
- Tap on the App Drawer (an icon made up of a group of four small dots) in the resulting menu
- In the resulting page, it displays the list of all iMessage apps you have installed. Assuming that GamePigeon isn’t among them, for obvious reasons, tap on the + sign labeled ‘Store’
- Tap on the search icon and type ‘GamePigeon.’ It features a game controller icon.
- It is a free download so just tap on ‘Get’ to add it to your iMessage.
To play 8 Ball Pool, simply open the App Drawer by following the above 4 steps and launch GamePigeon. Choose 8-Ball and you’re ready to go.
After making your shot, tap the little V-shaped icon on the top right to resize the gameplay screen and you can send it just like you do a text message. Your friend will then receive a notification and make his play in the same way.
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8-ball pool rules
8-ball pool on iMessage follows the same rules of regular 8-ball pool. One player has to pocket a group of balls numbered 1 through 7 of solid colors while the other pockets balls numbered 9 through 15 of striped colors. An indicator on screen will display if you are stripes or solids
To win in 8-ball pool in iMessage, you need to be the first player to pocket his group of balls first and then legally pocket the 8-ball. However, prematurely pocketing the 8-ball before clearing your group of balls results in a loss.
Tips for playing 8-ball pool
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To gain an edge over your friends in 8-ball pool, the following tips and tricks might come in handy:
- Power isn’t everything: 8-ball pool is a game of finesse and sometimes, a light touch is all that’s needed.
- Learn how to use English: In this case, English refers to putting a spin on your cue ball when taking a shot. This technique is especially useful to sink some tricky shots near the pockets or when breaking.
- Extend your aim lines: Keep with you a small piece of paper such as post-it notes with a straight edge. You can use this piece to extend the aim lined from your target ball to ensure you sink your shots. But remember to keep an eye on that timer to make sure it’s still your turn.
Hopefully, this guide on how to play 8-ball pool on iMessage marks the first step in your road to a pool-grandmaster. Remember to check out our other gaming guides for all your gaming needs.
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Introduction: How to Play Nine Ball
Okay, so you now know how to break in Nine Ball, but how do you play?
This Instructable teaches basic rules, handling fouls and win conditions in Nine Ball.
For a detailed look at materials needed, cue handling/spin, and breaking in Nine Ball, go to my tutorial, How to Break in Nine Ball.
Step 1: Basic Rules
In Nine Ball, the rules are simple: pocket the 9 ball and you win. However, as with most other billiards games it’s not as simple as that.
When playing, you must always hit the lowest numbered ball on the table first. This does not necessarily mean you have to sink that ball first, just that it make contact with the cue ball before any other ball. If the lowest ball is pocketed, the second lowest ball takes its place as the required ball to hit.
If you pocket a ball fairly, or without committing a foul, you may continue until no balls are pocketed or a foul has been committed. When a turn ends fairly, the next player will begin from the position the cue ball was left in, following the same rules as described before. For handling fouls, see the following steps.
Let’s go back to the lowest number rule. As said before, you don’t necessarily have to pocket the lowest ball – you simply need to hit it first. Therefore it is entirely possible to sink the 9 with the 1 still on the table, which is the same principle why sinking the 9 on the break is a win condition. Be careful, however – sinking an incorrectly ordered ball will not only cause a foul but also keep that ball off the table, therefore putting your opponent closer to sinking the 9.
For an example, let’s say that balls 1-9 are on the table. You hit the 1 into the 3 and sink it. This is a fair shot since the 1 was hit first, however since the 1 is still in play it must be hit first on the next turn. You hit the 1 and pocket it. From here you must hit the 2 first. After attempting a shot on the 2, you hit the ball but miss the pocket. It is now your opponent’s turn.
So how do you commit a foul?
Step 2: Committing a Foul
In Nine Ball there are multiple ways to commit a foul. Considering that there are only nine balls on the table at any given time, it is crucial to avoid these scenarios as best as you can
The first, and classic, foul is the scratch. This occurs when the cue ball is pocketed. In most billiards games the scratch will cause a foul so it’s best not to sink the cue ball when possible.
The second foul is the table scratch. There are two ways to commit a table scratch, by not hitting the lowest numbered ball first or by not hitting the lowest numbered ball at all. Either way incurs a foul, so it is considered strategic to line up shots so that if you miss your opponent has a tough time hitting the correct ball.
The final two fouls are rare but still possible, one being the no rail and the other the off-of-table foul. If no ball is pocketed, to ensure fair gameplay at least one ball (including the cue ball) must touch a rail, or bank, on the table. Failure to do so results in a no rail foul. An off-the-table foul occurs if the cue ball physically leaves the table, usually due to a bad jump shot.
With these fouls in mind, let’s move onto how to handle them.
Step 3: Handling Fouls
If your opponent has committed a foul, their turn immediately ends and the cue ball is turned over to the next player. This starts what is called a ball-in-hand scenario, as you are literally holding the cue ball. A ball-in-hand is one of the most powerful positions in Nine Ball, so it is important to know what you can and can’t (as well as shouldn’t) do.
Unlike games such as Eight Ball or Cutthroat, a ball-in-hand in Nine Ball allows for the cue ball to be placed anywhere on the table, as long as the cue ball is not in contact with another ball. Remember that all foul rules still apply, however, so make sure that your placement ensures hitting of the lowest numbered ball first. Most players will attempt placement of the cue ball for a double hit (hitting the lowest ball into another ball) to try and sink the higher denomination balls, or possibly the 9 ball, first.
You should not be placing the ball for a difficult shot, unless entirely necessary. A ball-in-hand practically guarantees at least one pocketed ball, so don’t attempt a difficult shot unless it 1. Sets up placement for a better shot than one possible through ball-in-hand, or 2. Places your opponent at a disadvantage if nothing is sunk. Your shot placement should either aid your next shot or force your opponent into fouling whenever possible, and ball-in-hand is no exception.
After shots have progressed, let’s look at how to win.
Step 4: Win Conditions
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Winning or losing in Nine Ball depends on who sunk the 9 ball, and how.
If the 9 ball is sunk fairly, the player who sunk the ball is declared the winner. This can be either when the 9 ball is the lowest ball on the table or that the lowest ball was hit first to pocket the 9 via a combination shot.
If the 9 ball is sunk unfairly, or a foul has been committed that pockets the 9 ball, the player who sunk the 9 loses.
It is important to note that a foul can be committed while only the 9 ball is on the table as long as the 9 is not sunk since it gives the next player the advantage of ball-in-hand. That being said, you should not foul when only the nine ball is on the table. It is never good to foul but in that case it practically guarantees victory for your opponent.
Now that you know all of the rules, you can successfully play Nine Ball! Have a great time playing!
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