3D Live Pool

Fun, easy to play, and many different pool games!

4.64 / 5 from 28 player ratings

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A superior game, one of the very best in its category.

Pros

10 different pool games to play
Take on a friend on your computer or in network play
Change the appearance of pool tables, cues, balls, and rooms
Five difficulty levels to give you the perfect challenge
High score board keeps track of your best performances

Cons

No tutorial to teach shots, controls, rules
Few sounds leave you playing in silence
Limited control over camera angle/view

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About this game

If you want a fun, easy to use, and varied computer pool game, you must give this one a shot!

Get out your chalk, grab your favorite pool stick, and aim carefully. 3D Live Pool is an excellent pool simulator that puts you right in the game.

"This game has awsome graphics and is much fun to play. I have been looking for something like this for a while and nothing seems to come close. Thanks" - Jerry W., 3D Live Pool Player

3D Live Pool has great sound, the balls roll just like real ones, and you can position your cue shot to hit at various places on the cue ball for different spins! Play against the computer or another player. If you aren't familiar with computer pool games, be sure to read the help file to learn how to work the controls.

Features

The earliest version of 3D Live Pool was released sometime during 2001.
The game was developed by Etiumsoft.
Other games by Etiumsoft include Soko Hunter, Battle Pool, Castle Wars, and Empire OL.
3D Live Pool is only available for Windows systems.
3D Live Pool has been downloaded from CNET over eight hundred-thousand times and is ranked as the site's seventh best sport game.

3D Live Pool Review

Review by Brandon

3D Live Pool is a fun and realistic pool game that will keep you entertained for hours on end. There are ten different types of pool to play, allowing you to challenge yourself in solo play or face off against computer opponents or friends. You can adjust the appearance of various parts of the game, from the pool table to the balls you use. You can customize the difficulty of computer opponents to find something that fits your skill level. You can even check out your best scores and try to beat them. This is a great pool game from start to finish.

10 Different Pool Games

You start the game by selecting which type of game you want to play. There are ten different types of games to play, such as 3-ball and 8-ball. Once you select a game, you can choose other options depending on your selection. For example, selecting 8-ball lets you name the computer opponent and adjust their difficulty, or play against another player instead. Some games have you face off against someone, while others are played alone. The variety of game types to select from adds a lot of variety and helps keep the game fresh.

Quick Play and Network Play

There are two modes of play in 3D Live Pool. Quick Play lets you take on a computer opponent or a friend in one of ten different pool games. You play the game you select continuously, while the wins and losses for each player are tracked by the game and shown on the screen. The other mode is Network Play, which gives you the option to take on a friend via a Network. However, you'll need their IP address to be able to play a game against them.

Difficulty Levels

When playing against a computer opponent, there are five different difficulty levels to choose from. These settings let you make the computer opponent harder or easier, depending on how skilled you are when it comes to pool. While the computer can still be challenging for those not as familiar or good at pool even on the easier settings, the game provides a good variety of challenge for all players.

Simple Controls

The controls in 3D Live Pool are simple and easily referenced via the in-game help. These controls give you the basics of taking shots and adjusting the camera. However, they do not cover advanced shooting techniques or trick shots. A simple tutorial of some sort could have easily been used to teach the basics and some advanced techniques. At the same time, the controls don't present a huge barrier to playing the game to any player.

Some Graphical Customizations

The graphics in 3D Live Pool are well done, and a bit better than other similar games. In addition, you have the option to customize the look of the pool tables, cues, balls, and even the rooms you play in. However, you have limited control over the camera angle and view while playing. You typically look from a side of the table, often making it difficulty to see the whole table or your shots. You can look from straight above, but you cannot move your cue or take shots in that view. The ability to play from either view would have been a good improvement.

Needs Better Sound

Additionally, the game is lacking when it comes to sounds. There are a few sounds for balls hitting each other and similar actions, but nothing beyond that. It makes the game feel quiet and a bit empty. Music and some more sounds could have made the game better.

Conclusion - A Solid Pool Game, Recommended

3D Live Pool is an excellent pool game with ten different types of games to choose from. You can take on computer opponents at a variety of difficulty levels, or play against a friend on your computer or in Network Play. You have the ability to customize the appearance of pool tables, cues, balls, and rooms. A high score board tracks your best performances and gives you something to work towards. A few minor flaws pale in comparison to the positives this game has to offer. This is a game well worth playing for any fan of pool.

Player Reviews

by hbcf gh on Jan 18, 2021
by Mbijana on Jun 28, 2017
Live pool
I love ths sp0rt... Very inspirable.every turns so serious to take a good sh0t. So interesting... My fav0rite sport pool star is filipino pool star mr.Efren "bata" reyes our kababayan.
by user2465 on Jul 19, 2013
3d live pool
I love this game a lot feels just like I am playing for real
by Jane on Jun 3, 2013
I'm gettin it!!
I am using the demo right now...almost feels like im at the table...yes...I am getting it.. can someone lend me 35 dollars?Ha just kidding. I will be shooting the full version soon
by Curt on Dec 29, 2011
favulous+amzing
its a very good game along with its features its a kind of game which everyone will be interested to play .... its a great time pass.. really awesome..
by surya singh on Dec 21, 2011
pool
This game has ultimate features. When I played it once I thought it is same as other idiotic games. But it is damn good.
by user3691 on Apr 14, 2010
ALL THE BEST for the game owner who make it
This game is liked by me & my friends. My brother also plays this game every day and he says that he never plays this type of pool game. We both like this game.
by Sonu on Apr 9, 2010
Great hands mover game
Hi, i don't like using my hands but this game is the best ever. My hands were made to play this game, I know playing this game will make the clock move faster. All you need to do is get the game!
by Letta l motau on Feb 10, 2010
wowwwwwwwww!!!!!!!
man this has got to be the best. awsome graphics and realistic sound effects.but i just wish the demo play would be unlimited
by amittesh on Dec 22, 2009
Distorted Graphics
I played the free version and was very impressed, however I have found that in the full version the cue is distorted and impossible to get a 100% behind view, making it very difficult to correctly adjust angle on ball.
by Mike on Dec 3, 2009
buy this game
Buying this game is the best thing you can do. The graphics are impossible. And you can feel like you're there
by Brandon isaac on Jul 24, 2009
coolest pool game ever
i played this game and this is the best pool game ever and im not just saying this to get a full version either i am really loving this game.
by timothy on May 7, 2009
interest
this game is awesome for buddies and dudes.i think it is the most interesting game in our society.it,s 3d graphics and style of playing is awesome.i like it very much.
by Micheal on Jun 20, 2008
3 D POOL
TOP GAME!!!!great graphics, controls easy to pick up. very addictive.got the download and cant leave it alone. playing against the computer, its winning of course! but not by much. i will win!!!!
by kate on Jun 1, 2008
awesome game
i been playing this game for over a week and i seem to get addicted. it's like playing real pool. the graphics are awesome. i recommended my friends to download it and play
by vishek jain on May 10, 2008
good game
I have played this game at my friends place and now I appreciate pool game very much this is due to 3D live Pool I recommend this to every one
by yasin on Apr 17, 2008
3d live pool
the game heals boredom quick, you get involved in the game as soon as you get hold of the cue stick, good realistic sounds, easy to control but challenging, i love this game and enjoyed playing it with friends and my son, as described, highly recommended
by i. fortune on Feb 24, 2008
3d live pool try it, its cool
3d live pool, i would recommend it to any game player its 3d graphics and sound give a very good interpretation of real pool. the control over the white ball enables the player to line up shots and track position's on the table. i have played most of the pool games out there and this has to be the best pool game i have played. go on try it !!!
by david on Dec 18, 2007
Excellent game
Believe me, it's really cool.Its 3d graphics make you feel as if you are on the table. It's got the controls which are adorable. You can enjoy the varieties of shots and options. This is a fantastic game!
by Mukesh on Nov 22, 2007
very cool game
this is so cool, when im playing this game i feel like im playing against the best of the world like Efren "Bata""The Magician" Reyes and Dajngo Bustamante...this is soooooo cooool...
by floyd on Oct 23, 2007
more of this!
Smooth, excellent play, good graphics, very realistic. really, 1st class pool game. Get more of games like this!
by Aleksandar on Oct 3, 2007
SUPER GAME!!!
This game is a super game. It is a super simulation game. you can really feel how you hit the ball. I would really play it!
by Alicia on Aug 13, 2007
Two Thumbs Up!
What an awesome...realistic game ever! This is the best pool game I've ever seen and played.. but I poorly played it because of its trial version and yet seems to be realistic enough to play. I hope I have this full version of 3D live Pool to share and boast to all of my friends. More Power. God Bless!
by Yobe Galagate on Jul 12, 2007
superb game
this is the greatest pool game i've ever played. The control for hitting the ball by dragging the mouse up and down is perfect and you can feel the power and pressure with which you are hitting the ball, it is its one of the key feature that makes it so real that It feels like playing on a real pool table. You can view the ball and table from every possible angle and that adds more feel and realism to the game. graphics are great. This game has become an addiction for me. once i start playing i keep on playing it. People who love playing pool should really try this game. I m sure they will love it. I congratulate the creators of 3d live pool for making such a great game.
by puneet on Jun 5, 2007
WOwwwwwwwwwwww!
This game is one of the best online pool games ever. It is especially good if you play pool in real life. It comes with all the effects that you can actually create in any real pool table.
by anurag bhatia on Jun 4, 2007
SUPER!!
This is the best 3d pool game that i had ever played!! It has great graphics and you're like playing in true tables!! I like this games besides of its graphics, many people play it!!
by Timothy Uy on Apr 26, 2007
Wow!!!
This game is too real to not be true. I simply love the graphics and the ball motions. Warning, do not try to play this game on less than 32mb graphics card or else yo'll hate it. It would be nicer if it had music to suit the environment though, but definitely worth the download (its less than 2 mins)
by Yans on Feb 28, 2007