| Local Game

Start - Clicking this button will launch a local game. If you are currently playing any game it will be stopped. If you want to repeat previous game press Resume button on main menu.

Note: A local game is when both players use the same computer to play, by taking turns. Click on Net Play first if you want to start a networked game.

The next screen you will see is the Select GameType screen. Select a game type (such as Straight Pool) and click on the OK button or push the Enter key. Note: Demo version allows just 3-Ball to be selected. See also Prize game - DeathMatch! | Next you will see the Select Competition Type screen. Here you will determine the type of game play. Select Practice Alone (single player practice game) or Practice With Opponent (two player practice game) to allow cheats such as Ball Paths and Undo to be used. Select Game With Opponent (two-player game with authentic rules) to play without cheats. Once a game type has been selected, click OK or push the Enter key
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Next you will see the Select Player screen. You can enter your name here for use on the Scoreboard and in network messages. After entering your name, click OK or push the Enter key. If a two-player game specified, the Select Opponent screen will appear. On this screen another player can be selected as the opponent and a name entered, or one of the computer opponents can be selected. Select Human Player for an opponent player on the same computer and enter the opponent's name, or select one of the Computer Players to play against one of the 9 computer skill levels. Finally, click on OK or push the Enter key to start game.