
There are several more challenging Achievements that don’t necessarily involve multiplayer, such as earning a score of 147 or higher in snooker. Pool novices like me may be tempted to simply boost the latter Achievement, as it could be quite difficult for the under-skilled to win legitimately.

The Xbox Live version of Pool Pro Online 3 includes several multiplayer Achievements (as discovered by our friend Zebrasqual), such as completing 20 online games and winning at least 80% of your online games played. As for the actual multiplayer gameplay, it works much like single-player except players actually bet scratch against each other, greatly increasing the stakes of the game. We don’t have full details on how this game’s online connectivity actually works, but presumably it’s asynchronous a la Battleship and Chickens Can’t Fly. Winnings can then be spent on a variety of table felts, cue sticks, and pool halls in the game’s shop.Īs the game’s title indicates, Pool Pro Online 3 also features an online multiplayer mode – a first for Namco Bandai on Windows Phone, as Pac-Man Kart Rally simply included local Wi-Fi multiplayer rather than true online.

The object (when playing by yourself) is to win as much ‘scratch’ (money) as possible, with several factors like shot streaks affecting the final payout. Single-player mode offers four difficulty levels, so even beginner players should be able to pick up the game. Game types include 8-ball, 9-ball, and snooker.
