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GAME MODES: POOL ROYALE
Compete in timed challenges against other players in live, multi-round battles!
Pool Royales: The Basics
Every Pool Royale consists of 3 timed rounds of 1-2 minutes each, in which you compete against other players in real time. All players attempt the same challenges, and if you rank at or above the cut line on the leaderboard, you'll advance to the next round. Make it to the final round for your chance at BIG prizes! Plus, anything you win in a Royale is awarded immediately, so you don’t have to wait for a case to unlock like you would in a One vs One battle. While each type of Royale certainly presents its own challenges, these events are a fantastic way to start racking up cue balls, cases, and personal skill to improve as an Ultimate 8 Ball Pool player.
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When to Play
Pool Royales run every 10 minutes all day, every day, so you can find one to join any time you'd like! They run consecutively, so as soon as one ends, another starts within moments. You can enter a Royale within 5 minutes of its beginning.
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Royale Events
Each Royale consists of 3 rounds, and each round could be one of 3 types of events: a Target Challenge, Pocket Challenge, or Pocket Mania. Read about each below!
Target Challenges
In the Target Challenge, your goal is to hit the target ball into a set of rings displayed on the table to earn points. The closer you are to the center of the rings, the more points you score. A higher score at the end of the round = a higher rank on the leaderboard!
Pocket Challenges
In the Pocket Challenge, your goal is to sink as many balls into pockets as you can within the allotted time. Similar to Fast Break mode, each ball sunk is worth 1 point, and scratches deduct 1 point each. A higher score at the end of the round = a higher rank on the leaderboard!
Pocket Mania
Pocket Manias are all about sink streaks. Your goal is to score as many points as possible within the allotted time by sinking balls into pockets—but different pockets are worth different amounts, so be strategic about where you're aiming! Each consecutive shot sunk will increase the value of the pockets, allowing you to score more with each shot. A scratch or miss will lose you points AND reset pocket values back to their starting point, so again, be careful about where you're aiming.
Target Challenge
Pocket Challenge
Pocket Mania