Play Side Pocket (Japan) on snes Online

Side Pocket came out on the Super Nintendo in 1993, developed and published by Data East. It was part of that wave of arcade-style sports games that felt right at home on the SNES, offering a straightforward take on pool without a lot of extra fluff or complicated modes.

You control a cue stick, carefully aiming and adjusting power before taking each shot. The main goal is to clear the table of balls, screen by screen, working through different pool halls with increasing difficulty. Signature mechanics include a precise power meter for shot strength and the ability to apply English, putting spin on the cue ball for better positioning. The game starts relaxed but demands more accuracy as you progress, with tricky layouts and opponent AI that doesn’t miss often. It feels satisfying to plan a run of shots and watch the balls drop just where you intended.