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Championship Pool
Championship Pool is a digital billiards simulation released by Bitmasters, Inc. in 1993 for the NES. As a pool/snooker-style action game, players compete in traditional eight-ball and nine-ball matches. The game features an up-to-8 player tournament mode where competitors take turns shooting at the table. Players use the controller to aim their cue, adjust power and spin, then execute their shot. The physics engine calculates ball trajectories and collisions based on shot accuracy and angle. Championship Pool includes various difficulty levels and table configurations to progress through. The multiplayer functionality allows local competition between up to eight players, making it suitable for group gaming sessions. The game emphasizes precision aiming and strategic ball placement over arcade-style action sequences.
- Developer
- Bitmasters, Inc.
- Released
- 1993
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 8P
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 (1.8K)
- Last updated
Championship Pool Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Championship Pool on our in-browser NES emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
| Shift | Select | Select / Mode |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Championship Pool Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Championship Pool on NES before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Championship Pool" NES longplay 1993
Championship Pool Cheat Codes
17 community-curated cheats for Championship Pool. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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1 Foul Loses The Game (Instead Of 3 - Only In 10-Ball In Party Mode)
PAOUYALA -
2 Fouls In A Row Loses The Game (Only On 9 And 10-Ball In Party Mode)
ZAOUYALA -
Fouls Don't Count (Only On 9+10-Ball And Rotation In Party Mode)
SLNUKXSO -
Number Of Fouls Is Not Cleared After A Good Shot
SUOLXXSO -
Player 1 Always Breaks In 9 Or 10-Ball
OZVETASX+AAVEYEST -
Player 2 Always Breaks In 9 Or 10-Ball
OZVETASX+PAVEYEST -
1 foul loses the game instead of 3 (only in 10-ball in party mode)
PAOUYALA -
2 fouls in a row loses the game (only on 9- and 10-ball in party mode)
ZAOUYALA -
Fouls don't count (only on 9- and 10-ball and rotation in party mode)
SLNUKXSO -
Number of fouls is not cleared after a good shot (only on 10-ball in party mode)
SUOLXXSO -
Player 1 always breaks in 9- or 10-ball
OZVETASX+AAVEYEST -
Player 2 always breaks in 9- or 10-ball
OZVETASX+PAVEYEST
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P1 Score Modifier (FF For 'High Score')
045F:00 -
P1 Has A -247 Score
0460:FF -
P2 Score Modifier (FF For 'High Score')
0461:00 -
P2 Has A -247 Score
0462:FF
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Championship Pool released?
Championship Pool was released in 1993 for the NES.
Who developed Championship Pool?
Championship Pool was developed by Bitmasters, Inc., available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Championship Pool support?
Championship Pool supports up to 8 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the NES.
What type of game is Championship Pool?
Championship Pool is a Action game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Championship Pool for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Championship Pool runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Championship Pool in the browser?
No. Championship Pool streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Championship Pool?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original NES cartridge supported.
Does Championship Pool work on mobile devices?
Yes — the NES emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Championship Pool this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Championship Pool. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
