Compatible emulators

Synopsis

3D Pool for the BBC microcomputer was programmed by Nick Pelling (Orlando). It is known as 3D Pool on the box cover and as Maltese Joe Barbara's 3D Pool in the game's title screen. It is one of the first 3D sports games, with a fully rotating table and variable viewpoint allowing for much more realistic gunplay than the traditional top-down style of play (although the game can be played that way instead). The rhythm, spin and angle of each shot can be set precisely before playing it. Both 8-ball (pot your seven colors plus black to win) and 9-ball (pot the 9-ball with a shot that also hits the lowest remaining ball, whichever it is) are included. There are seven skill levels to work on. A trick-shot mode is also included, with 20 predefined shots. Before each match, it is possible to bet on the result.

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