Cue

1. The table is open until a player pots a ball after the break. That ball decides who plays solids and who plays stripes.
2. Hit one of your own balls first. Once your group is cleared, your target is the eight.
3. Pot one of your balls and you shoot again. Otherwise the turn passes.
4. A shot must pot a ball or send a ball to a rail after contact.
5. A foul gives your opponent ball in hand: potting the cue ball, missing every ball, hitting the wrong ball first, or running out of time.
6. Pot the eight once your group is cleared to win. Pot it early, or with a foul, and you lose.
7. The eight potted on the break goes back on the table.

• Drag or move across the table to aim. Set the power with the slider, or hold the mouse (or touch the cue stick) and pull back or drag downward, then release to strike. You can also press Shoot or double-click the table
• With ball in hand, drag the cue ball to a free spot and press Set ball
• Keyboard: focus the table, left and right arrows aim (Shift turns faster), up and down arrows change power, Enter or Space shoots
• With ball in hand the arrows move the cue ball, and Enter sets it

Open a private table and send the link or the six-character code, or take a quick match with whoever is waiting. The match starts as soon as both players sit down. To warm up, play the bot on easy, medium or hard.

Is Cue free to play?

Yes. Cue is free in the browser with no account needed, no download and no ads. Your progress is saved on your device.

How do you play Cue?

The table is open until a player pots a ball after the break. That ball decides who plays solids and who plays stripes. Hit one of your own balls first. Once your group is cleared, your target is the eight. Pot one of your balls and you shoot again. Otherwise the turn passes. A shot must pot a ball or send a ball to a rail after contact. A foul gives your opponent ball in hand: potting the cue ball, missing every ball, hitting the wrong ball first, or running out of time. Pot the eight once your group is cleared to win. Pot it early, or with a foul, and you lose. The eight potted on the break goes back on the table.

Can I play Cue on my phone or tablet?

Yes. Cue works in any modern browser on phones, tablets and computers, with touch, mouse and keyboard controls.

Do I need an account to play?

No. Pick a name and join a table. An account only adds a rating to your matches.

How do I play with a friend?

Choose Play with friends, then send the link or the six-character code. The match starts when your friend sits down.

What happens if someone disconnects?

Their seat is held for 90 seconds. If they do not return, the match goes to the player who stayed.