Play The Billiards Online
Line up shots in grainy arcade-style pool—miss by a hair and watch the ball roll just far enough to mock you. The clack of balls and simple physics make it feel like that old pizza joint cabinet.
Arcade Innovations released The Billiards in 1990, a straightforward pool simulation that fit right in with the era's arcade offerings. It didn't try to reinvent the wheel, but it offered a clean, no-nonsense take on eight-ball that felt right at home next to the fighting games and racers of the time.
You control the cue stick's position and power, carefully aiming each shot before committing. The main goal is to sink all your designated balls, then the eight ball, before your opponent does. The game uses a simple top-down perspective with a clear view of the table, and its physics, while basic, demand real precision; nudge a ball too softly and it stops short, hit too hard and you scatter the formation. Matches move quickly, and the difficulty comes from judging angles and power with limited visual feedback. It feels like a genuine test of patience and skill, especially when the cue ball rolls just inches from the pocket and stops.
Download The Billiards ROM
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