短信不仅仅是聊天。在 iPhone 和 iPad 上使用“信息”，你可以玩 iMessage 游戏(play iMessage games)，与远方的朋友和家人共度美好时光。值得一看的一款很棒的游戏是 8 Ball Pool。
使用迷你台球桌和球杆，您和您的朋友轮流击球，直到获胜者加冕。最好的部分是您不必成为台球游戏的专家也能玩得开心。
(Download 8) 在 iPhone 或 iPad 上
下载 8 Ball Pool
在玩游戏之前，您需要从App Store下载它。8 Ball Pool在 iPhone、iPad 和 iMessage 上免费，需要应用内购买。作为奖励，您可以在Messages之外玩它，就像任何其他 iOS 游戏一样。
前往App Store，搜索“8 Ball Pool ”，然后点击获取(Get)下载游戏。您还可以从您的 iOS 设备
点击App Store 上的 8 Ball Pool(8 Ball Pool on the App Store)链接。
此外，您还可以选择从 iMessage App Store获取游戏。首先，在“(First)信息(Messages)”中打开一个对话，然后选择应用程序抽屉中的App Store图标。然后，使用搜索(Search)栏找到“8 Ball Pool”并点击获取(Get)下载游戏。
或者，您可以在 App Store 上查看GamePigeon(GamePigeon on the App Store)。除了 8 球台球，您还可以在 iMessage 中玩其他免费游戏，例如迷你高尔夫、西洋跳棋、飞镖等。
在消息中启用 8 球池
下载游戏后，打开消息(Messages)应用程序并选择与您想要一起玩的人的对话。
- (Swipe)在键盘上方的应用程序抽屉中滑动。如果您看到 8 Ball Pool，请选择它并继续下面的下一部分开始新游戏(New Game)。
- 如果您没有看到游戏，请向右滑动并选择更多。
- 在 iMessage应用程序(Apps)屏幕上，选择左上角的
编辑。(Edit)
- 在“更多应用”部分，打开 8 Ball Pool的开关。或者，您可以点击左侧的加号将其添加到您的收藏夹。
- 再次点击完成和完成。
当您返回对话时，您应该会在应用程序抽屉中看到该游戏供您选择。
注意：如果您收到“需要启用 iMessage”错误，请查看我们的帮助文章以了解解决方法(our help article for ways to fix it)。
开始新游戏
在消息(Messages)的应用程序抽屉中选择 8 Ball Pool，然后点击创建游戏(Create Game)。如果您愿意，可以在底部的屏幕上向上滑动以查看更大的视图。
当您在消息字段中看到该游戏时，请像发送任何其他消息一样将其发送给您的收件人。一旦您的朋友收到消息，他们就可以点击“播放”(Play)按钮开始播放。
注意：您的收件人需要使用 iMessage 并安装 8 Ball Pool才能与您一起玩。
如何在 iMessage 上玩 8 球
轮到您时，您会在朋友的消息中看到游戏返回给您。
- 选择消息中的游戏，您将看到您朋友的击球回放供您观看。
- 那么轮到你了。决定球（实心或条纹）后，您会在左上角和右下角的 You and Opponent下方看到它。尽最大努力将球击入袋中并避开 8 号球，直到您打完所有球为止。
- 拖动(Drag)球杆对齐您的击球。使用母球（白球）将您的一个球击入袋中。您会看到有助于正确击球角度的线条。
- 然后，用手指向后滑动球杆，就好像您正握住它一样。您会在左侧看到一个显示击球强度的功率计，因此您可以增加或减少功率。
- 释放拍摄。如果你成功了，你就可以再次开始，但如果你错过了，就轮到你的对手了。
- 完成后，游戏将返回到文本消息屏幕。点击发送(Send)按钮将游戏发送回您的朋友轮到他们了。
- 如果要调整提示灵敏度、电源栏(Power Bar)位置或其他选项的设置，请点击右下角的绿色菜单图标。
- 继续相同的过程，击沉你所有的球来击败你的对手。然后，在 8 号球上投篮。
获胜者是第一个将所有球都击入口袋并以同样方式击出 8 号球的球员。有关 8 球台球基础知识的更多信息，包括规则和计分，请查看运动规则网站上的台球规则(Pool Rules on the Rules of Sport website)。
现在您已经知道如何在 iMessage 上玩 8 Ball Pool，开始练习吧，这样您就可以在获胜时获得那些吹牛的权利。
如需更多与远方的朋友和家人共度时光的方式，请查看用于一起观看视频的应用程序和网站(apps and websites for watching videos together)。
How to Play 8 Ball Pool on iMessage
There can be more to text messaging than just chit-chаt. Uѕіng Messages on iPhone and iPad, you can play iMessage games and enjoy time with far-away friends and family. One great game to check out is 8 Ball Pool.
With a mini pool table and cue sticks, you and your pal take turns making shots until a winner is crowned. The best part is that you don’t have to be an expert at the game of pool to have fun.
Download 8 Ball Pool on iPhone or iPad
Before playing the game, you’ll need to download it from the App Store. 8 Ball Pool is free on iPhone, iPad, and iMessage with in-app purchases. As a bonus, you can play it outside Messages, just like any other iOS game.
Head to the App Store, search for “8 Ball Pool,” and tap Get to download the game. You can also follow this link to 8 Ball Pool on the App Store from your iOS device.
Additionally, you have the option to grab the game from the iMessage App Store. First, open a conversation in Messages and select the App Store icon in the app drawer. Then, use the Search bar to find “8 Ball Pool” and tap Get to download the game.
Alternatively, you can check out GamePigeon on the App Store. In addition to 8 ball pool, you can play other free games in iMessage, like mini golf, checkers, darts, and more.
Enable 8 Ball Pool in Messages
After downloading the game, open the Messages app and select a conversation with someone you want to play with.
- Swipe across the app drawer above the keyboard. If you see 8 Ball Pool, select it and continue with the next section below to Start a New Game.
- If you don’t see the game, swipe to the right and pick More.
- On the iMessage Apps screen, select Edit on the top left.
- In the More Apps section, turn on the toggle for 8 Ball Pool. Optionally, you can tap the plus sign on the left to add it to your Favorites.
- Tap Done and Done once more.
When you return to the conversation, you should see the game in the app drawer for you to select.
Note: If you receive an “iMessage needs to be enabled” error, check out our help article for ways to fix it.
Start a New Game
Choose 8 Ball Pool in the app drawer in Messages and then tap Create Game. You can slide up on the screen at the bottom to see a larger view if you like.
When you see the game in the message field, send it to your recipient like any other message. Once your friend receives the message, they can tap the Play button to get started.
Note: Your recipient will need to use iMessage and install 8 Ball Pool to play with you.
How to Play 8 Ball on iMessage
When it’s your turn, you’ll see the game return to you in a message from your friend.
- Select the game in the message, and you’ll see your friend’s shot replay for you to watch.
- Then it’s time to take your turn. When the balls have been decided (solids or stripes), you’ll see this on the top left and right below You and Opponent. Try your best to hit your balls into the pockets and avoid the 8-ball until you finish with all your balls.
- Drag the cue stick to line up your shot. Use the cue ball (white ball) to hit one of your balls into a pocket. You’ll see helpful lines for the correct angle to sink the ball.
- Then, slide the cue stick back with your finger as if you were physically holding it. You’ll see a power meter on the left that shows the strength of the shot, so you can increase or decrease the power.
- Release to take the shot. If you make it, you get to go again, but if you miss, it’s your opponent’s turn.
- When you finish, the game will return you to the text message screen. Tap the Send button to send the game back to your friend for their turn.
- If you want to adjust settings for cue sensitivity, the Power Bar location, or other options, tap the menu icon in green on the bottom right.
- Continue the same process and beat your opponent by sinking all your balls. Then, take your shot at the 8-ball.
The winner is the first player to hit all their balls into the pockets and finish by doing the same with the 8-ball. For more on the basics of 8 ball pool, including rules and scoring, check out Pool Rules on the Rules of Sport website.
Now that you know how to play 8 Ball Pool on iMessage, start practicing so you can claim those bragging rights when you win.
For more ways to spend time with friends and family across the miles, look at apps and websites for watching videos together.
