How to Play Bumper Pool Online

Playing bumper pool

Bumper pool is an unusual billiards game. Two players or two teams with two players each compete. The table has 12 bumpers and each player or team has five balls. In bumper pool, the object is to shoot each ball into the opponent's pocket with bank shots off the bumpers. Most websites that offer "Bumper Pool" present a game similar to bumper cars. However, you can play bumper pool online free from Postopia Games.

Things You'll Need

• Shockwave plug-in

Instructions

1. Select the "Join" button in the top right. Joining will allow you to record high scores. Press "Start." Fill out the requested information that includes gender, log-in name and password. Click "Next Stop" after each set of questions.

2. Press the "Play Now" button. Select "1 Player" (to play against the computer) or "2 Players" (to play with a friend in your home). Enter your log-in name. Then choose a ball flavor such as "Grape" or "Lime."

3. Follow the tutorial on how to play. Click "Next" for each section. Select "Play" to begin.

4. Click the ball with the glow. Move the mouse pad to situate the pool stick. To begin the shot, hold the mouse button. The longer you press the key the harder the shot. Stop holding the button to shoot.

References

• Bumper Pool Rules

Resources

• Shockwave Plug-in
• Postopia Games -- Bumper Pool