Becoming the best at 8 Ball Pool is not easy and requires time, skill and dedication.
However, you also need to understand how the game works, which is why in this blog post we’re going to show you everything you need to know about Miniclip’s 8 Ball Pool.
If you’re ready to start your journey to becoming the best in the game, an 8 Ball Pool VIP, then we can get started. Let’s go!
Playing matches and entering tournaments
To get started on your Pool career, you need to start playing Pool! There are two different types of game you can play: 1-on-1 matches, where you can play against another player, and tournaments, where you play in a knockout competition against 7 other players.
To play a 1-on-1 match, you just need to click the “Play” button. This takes you to a screen where you can choose which of the eight venues you want to play in. You’ll find you need to unlock some of the locations and you’ll need Pool Coins to enter, but we’ll explain those in more detail later.
Moscow is one of the locations you can play 1-on-1 matches and tournaments.
If you’re after more of a challenge than a 1-on-1 match, then you can enter a tournament. From the main screen, click on the “Tournaments” button. Here you’ll see the same locations, but you’ll be playing against more players.
As with the 1-on-1 matches, you’ll need to unlock the different locations and you’ll need Pool Coins to enter, but we’ll explain Pool Coins and levels shortly.
Pool Coins & Pool Cash
As we’ve mentioned, 8 Ball Pool has its own currency, Pool Coins & Pool Cash. You’ll need Pool Coins to enter 1-on-1 matches and tournaments, and you can also use them to purchase new cues and tables for your game from the Pool Shop. Some items are only available for Pool Cash, which you can earn either by purchasing or by levelling up in the game.
You can earn Pool Coins in a variety of ways:
- 30 minute timer: you can earn 25 free Pool Coins every 30 minutes by just clicking the button on the main screen. There’s no limit to how many times you can claim these coins.
Play Pool every day to earn a daily bonus.- Winning 1-on-1 matches and tournaments. The highest ranked tournament, Moscow Winter Club, has a prize pot of 30,000 Pool Coins! Play higher level 1-on-1 matches and tournaments for the chance to win bigger prize pots. Winning tournaments also awards you a bonus cue.
- Purchasing Pool Coins: to get more Pool Coins, purchase them from the Pool Shop. You can also trade in your Pool Cash for Pool Coins. Important note: you cannot exchange Cash for Coins.
The table below shows you how many Pool Coins are needed to enter each 1-on-1 match and tournament, at each location, as well as how many Pool Coins you can win.
| Location | Entry Fee (Pool Coins) | Prize (Pool Coins) |
|---|---|---|
| 1-on-1 matches | ||
| London: 1-on-1 | 25 | 50 |
| Sydney: 1-on-1 | 100 | 200 |
| Moscow: 1-on-1 | 500 | 1,000 |
| Tokyo: 1-on-1 | 2,500 | 5,000 |
| Las Vegas: 1-on-1 | 10,000 | 20,000 |
| Jakarta: 1-on-1 | 50,000 | 100,000 |
| Toronto: 1-on-1 | 100,000 | 200,000 |
| Tournaments | ||
| London: tournament | 200 | 1,000 |
| Sydney: tournament | 3,000 | 18,000 |
| Moscow: tournament | 5,000 | 30,000 |
| Tokyo: tournament | 10,000 | 60,000 |
| Las Vegas: tournament | 20,000 | 120,000 |
| Jakarta: tournament | 50,000 | 300,000 |
| Toronto: tournament | 100,000 | 600,000 |
Stock up on Powers in the Pool Shop!Experience points, levels and ranks
In 8 Ball Pool we use three ways to rank players: experience points, levels and ranks. Here’s some detail on how those are calculated:
1.Experience points (XP): you earn XP for every match you play both 1-on-1 and in Tournaments. You earn XP whether you win or lose, but winning earns you more XP than losing. You also earn more XP for winning a high-ranking tournament than a low-ranking one.
2.Level: your level is determined by the number of XP you have and is the number shown in the star in the top left of the screen. Levels go from 1 to 150, with 150 being the highest possible.
3.Rank: your level determines your rank; you’ll need the following levels to achieve the following ranks:
The Tokyo tournament is locked until level 16!| Rank | Level Required |
|---|---|
| Trainee | 1 – 2 |
| Beginner | 3 – 5 |
| Student | 6 – 9 |
| Amateur | 10 – 14 |
| Skilled | 15 – 20 |
| Semi-Pro | 21 – 27 |
| Professional | 28 – 35 |
| Virtuoso | 36 – 44 |
| Expert | 45 – 54 |
| Veteran | 55 – 65 |
| Master | 66 – 77 |
| GrandMaster | 78 – 90 |
| VIP | 91 – 100 |
Play to find out  | 100+ |
View your stats by clicking on your profile image.
As you level up, you’ll unlock new tournaments and 1-on-1 matches which will only be available to higher-ranked players. In these tournaments the stakes are higher: a higher entry fee, larger prize pot and better competition.
You can view all your Pool stats: your XP, level and rank, as well as some other statistics about your playing, including the number of games you’ve played and won by clicking on your profile image in the top left corner if you’re on one of the menu screens.
If you’re in a game, you can click on either your or your opponent’s profile images to bring up your or their stats whilst playing to find out about your opponent!
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