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Video Eight Ball
Video Eight Ball is an action arcade game released in 1982 by Century Electronics. Designed for two players, the game simulates a billiards-style experience adapted for arcade play. Players control a cue to aim and strike balls across the table, attempting to pocket shots while competing against an opponent. The controls typically involve positioning and power adjustments to direct shots accurately. Rather than a strict stage progression, the game centers on head-to-head competitive rounds where the player who pockets balls more effectively wins. The two-player format makes it a social, competitive experience suitable for back-and-forth arcade sessions. Century Electronics brought the familiar billiards concept into the arcade cabinet format during the early 1980s boom in coin-operated gaming.
- Developer
- Century Electronics
- Released
- 1982
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 (4.8K)
- Last updated
Video Eight Ball Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Video Eight Ball on our in-browser Arcade 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | Joystick Up | Move up |
| ↓ | Joystick Down | Move down |
| ← | Joystick Left | Move left |
| → | Joystick Right | Move right |
| X | Button 1 | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | Button 2 | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| S | Button 3 | Tertiary action |
| A | Button 4 | Quaternary action |
| Q | Button 5 | Fifth button |
| W | Button 6 | Sixth button |
| 5 | Insert Coin | Insert coin |
| 1 | 1P Start | Start / Pause |
Coin and Start are convention "Insert Coin: 5" and "1P Start: 1". Some arcade boards expect specific button mappings — check the in-game prompts on coin-up.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Video Eight Ball Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Video Eight Ball on Arcade before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Video Eight Ball" Arcade longplay 1982
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Video Eight Ball released?
Video Eight Ball was released in 1982 for the Arcade.
Who developed Video Eight Ball?
Video Eight Ball was developed by Century Electronics, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Video Eight Ball support?
Video Eight Ball supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the Arcade.
What type of game is Video Eight Ball?
Video Eight Ball is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Video Eight Ball for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Video Eight Ball runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Video Eight Ball in the browser?
No. Video Eight Ball streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Video Eight Ball?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Arcade cartridge supported.
Does Video Eight Ball work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Arcade emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Video Eight Ball this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Video Eight Ball. 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.
