CalcoTools Games

Cue Break

A quick pool challenge with nine balls and twelve shots. Line up the cue, set the power and pot as many as you can for combos, without scratching.

How to play

  1. Tap or drag on the table to point the cue, or use the Angle slider. A dotted guide line shows where the cue ball will first touch something.
  2. Set the Power slider, then press Shoot. Wait for every ball to stop before the next shot.
  3. Each potted ball scores 10 points. Every extra ball potted in the same shot adds 5 more. Potting the white cue ball is a scratch and costs 10 points.
  4. You get twelve shots. Clear all nine balls and they are racked again, with two bonus shots.

Tips and strategy

  • Use the guide circle. If it turns solid, the cue ball is about to hit an object ball.
  • A softer shot is easier to control. Save full power for the break and for balls far from a pocket.
  • Cannon the first ball into a second one. Combos are where the big scores come from.
  • After a scratch the cue ball returns to the spot, so a risky shot only costs you the 10 points.

FAQ

Is this real eight ball or nine ball?
No. It is a simplified score attack with nine numbered balls, six pockets and a fixed number of shots, so there are no turns or fouls beyond a scratch.
Can I play against someone?
Not directly. Try for the best score and compare totals with a friend.
Does it work on a phone?
Yes. Drag your finger on the table to aim and use the sliders for angle and power.