Billiards Arena

Learn the shot. Play the match.

Play 3-cushion carom, 8-ball and 9-ball in your browser. Explore spin and curved trajectories, review a shot in slow motion, practice alone or compete online.

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Billiards Arena three-cushion table and aiming controls — A three-cushion table in Billiards Arena.

Spin, curves and rebounds

Spin and cue elevation can produce curved trajectories from the start of a shot, especially in massé play. Ball and cushion contacts change the direction and speed; compare the rebound with different spin and power settings.

Three-cushion training shot with an elevated cue-ball trajectory — A moment from a massé training shot; the full trajectory is best examined in replay.

Forward and reverse slow-motion replay

Inspect a shot with precise slow-motion playback in both directions. Follow a cushion contact or ball collision, move backward to the approach and compare the result. Replay links let you share recorded shots.

Aim and watch from a free camera position

Adjust the camera position while playing and aiming to examine the line from another angle. AimView, TopView and Perimeter offer different views of the table. Spectator camera controls depend on the viewing context.

NPC practice or opponent-free training?

In an NPC match, the computer takes its own turns as your opponent. In separate training, no NPC opponent takes shots: place balls to prepare a position and repeat the shot with different power or spin. Training is available in all three game types. Open local match setup, choose the game and the Training variant; control placement can vary by theme.

NPC difficulty levels and play styles in local match setup — An NPC match uses a difficulty level and play styles; in training no NPC opponent takes shots.

Set up local practice

Casual, private and ranked matches

All three game types support online play. Join or create an open casual table with your chosen settings; casual results do not change ranked MMR. Invite a friend to a private casual table, with an option to allow spectators. Ranked matchmaking uses standard settings, Elo-based MMR and league progression; finding an opponent depends on availability. Friends, rematches, reconnection and permitted live spectating support online play. The server verifies shot results. Account access is explained at the multiplayer entry.

Casual table creation with game type and match settings — Create a casual table and choose the game and settings. Interface shown in English.

Ranked matches screen listing 3-cushion, 8-ball and 9-ball with a top ten list — Ranked matchmaking is offered per game type, next to the casual tables tab. The figures belong to the account in the screenshot.

Open multiplayer

Questions before you play

Can I place balls and repeat a shot without an NPC?

Yes. Choose Training in 3-cushion, 8-ball or 9-ball local match setup. Arrange a position and practice without an NPC taking turns.

Can I watch a shot backward in slow motion?

Yes. Replay supports forward and reverse slow-motion playback.

Can I play a private 8-ball match with a friend?

Yes. Invite your friend to a private casual 8-ball table. This is separate from ranked matchmaking.

Is ranked matchmaking available in 3-cushion?

Yes. 3-cushion, 8-ball and 9-ball each support ranked matchmaking and MMR progression.