8 Ball Pool is a free-to-play online billiards game developed and published by Miniclip. Originally launched as a browser-based Flash game in 2010, it became one of the most popular mobile games in the world after its iOS and Android release in 2013, earning a Guinness World Record as the most downloaded mobile pool game.\n\nPlayers compete in one-on-one or tournament matches using standard eight-ball rules — sink your assigned balls (solids or stripes) and then pot the 8-ball to win. Matches take place across a variety of themed tables, and players can spend in-game coins to enter higher-stakes games with bigger entry fees and rewards.\n\nThe game features a large progression system with unlockable cues, custom table cloths, and exclusive avatar items. Competitive players can climb seasonal leagues and leaderboards, while special events and mini-games keep the daily content fresh. With billions of downloads across platforms, 8 Ball Pool remains one of the most-played mobile sports games ever made.