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Cover art of American Pool
Platform
PlayStation
Genres
Sports
Developers
DigiCube
Publishers
Mud Duck Productions
Release date
January 31, 2002

Summary

American Pool delivers a budget‑friendly 3D billiards experience on the PlayStation, wrapping three distinct play styles into one cartridge. In Training mode you work through cue‑control drills and problem‑solving tasks that teach the basics of spin, aim and power. Pocket Game expands the variety with five rule‑sets—9‑Ball, 8‑Ball, Basic, Rotation and 14‑1 Rack—so you can jump straight into the style you prefer. The crown jewel, Pool Contest, is a 9‑Ball bracketed tournament where you create a character, level up, and unlock special shots as you advance through each pairing. As you climb the ranks, abilities like Low Tech (a visual aiming line), Easy Shot (a slower power gauge) and Free Ball (free placement of the cue ball) become available, adding a subtle RPG flavor to the table. The game also respects classic American conventions: Texas Express Rules govern 9‑Ball play, 8‑Ball requires you to call every shot, and in 14‑1 Rack the player who loses a banking attempt inherits the break.

Edited by Maya Carter

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