Black Ball

Pocket billiards gets a clean browser treatment in Black Ball, a cue sport played on a standard six-pocket table. Two players compete by claiming either the solid or striped group of balls, then working to clear them before finishing with the 8-ball. Simple enough in concept, but the real challenge lies in how you leave the cue ball after each shot.

Positioning matters as much as potting. A well-placed shot that sinks your ball but leaves you snookered behind your opponent's cluster can undo several turns of good work. Angles, spin, and patience all come into play as the table opens up and decisions become more consequential.

Whether you're a billiards regular or just picking it up casually, the game holds up as a faithful take on the classic format — no frills, just the table and the physics.