Side Pocket

The game uses a single-screen top-down table view. Players aim the cue, set shot power, and apply spin to strike the cue ball. Progress comes from defeating successive opponents under pool-style rules while pocketing the correct balls and leaving favorable cue-ball position for the next shot. Some layouts emphasize bank shots and tight angles, rewarding careful planning over raw power. Losing control of the table or missing too often ends the run.

Think one shot ahead whenever possible. A successful pot is only part of the goal; cue-ball placement is what keeps a turn alive. Use moderate power on difficult angles to reduce unwanted cue-ball drift. Bank shots are valuable when direct paths are blocked, but practice the rebound angle before committing. If a risky shot may hand the table away, choose a safer option that limits the opponent’s next opportunity.

Tips and tricks

• Keep the cue ball near the center of the table to improve your next angle.
• Use softer shots for rail-hugging balls to avoid overcutting.
• Study cushion rebounds before attempting trickier bank shots.