Backspin Billiards for Windows

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Choose your favorite from nine classic billiards games and get ready for some thrilling pool action. Play against a friend or the computer in 8-Ball, 9-Ball, Cutthroat and other great games. For a real challenge, try Trick Shots, Time Trial or Golf modes. Plus, loads of options let you set up the game to play your way.

Editors’ Review

Download.com staffFebruary 26, 2026

This app offers nine classic billiards games for thrilling pool action. Play against friends or the computer with customizable options.

Pros
- Features nine distinct classic billiards games
- Supports multiplayer against friends
- Includes challenging Trick Shots, Time Trial, and Golf modes
- Offers extensive game setup options
- Provides a complete billiards simulation
Cons
- No mention of online multiplayer
- Game modes beyond standard pool are limited
- Graphics details are not specified
- Sound effects or music are not described

Backspin Billiards for Windows

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GENERAL

Release: October 25, 2004

Latest update: February 26, 2026

Version: 1.0

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 2000
Windows 98
Windows XP
Windows ME
Windows 10

Additional Requirements: Windows 98/2000/Me/XP

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 84,915

Downloads Last Week: 2

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User Reviews

3.8/5

8 User Votes

Best computer based billiards game I have played so far
smittymeistaJanuary 11, 2012
Pros
Terrific graphics, addicting and fun to play. Lots of different modes and games. I love the arrows that assist you in making your shot; it's somewhat instructional when applied to real billiards because it causes you to become more familiar with different angles and trajectories, etc.
Cons
The game cheats just a little bit. If the cue ball ends up on the edge of a pocket when it's your turn, you have to shoot from that spot. But when it happens when it's the computer's turn, the ball gets nudged forward a little bit to make the computer's next shot easier. Also, it doesn't happen often, but sometimes the program gets stuck on "Computer is thinking" and doesn't come out of it. Speaking programatically this makes me suspect that when the program is calculating it's options and doesn't find one that meets certain criteria, it ends up getting stuck in what programmers call an infinite loop. Basically it means that the program is stuck and has to be shut down abnormally. But I've only had it happen less than a dozen times but I have played the game a LOT.
Summary
It's a fun addicting game and worth the $20.
Great classic gameplay, without all the fluff.
PerfectCellXApril 5, 2011
Pros
Quick loading, Solid gameplay mechanics, Beautiful 2D Design, Lots of options and modes available, Menu is easy and fun to navigate
Cons
No Tournament, Career or Season play modes. Balls seem to pocket too easily when near the hole like a vacuum effect.
Summary
This is nice quick solid game of pool without all the 3D fanfare and loading screens. The gameplay is good and fairly realistic. There's tons of modes. Pleasant 'low key' music and ambiance. This game is almost 5 star perfect, but I can only give it a 4 because it lacks any type of continuation mode. You can play a single or set games but there is no career mode or tournaments. Also the balls seem to pocket a little too easily any time they get near a hole, it's like a vacuum effect. Otherwise the game is simple and perfect, the way a 2D pool game should be.
i love this game its great
tonyg1957April 25, 2009
Pros
all the effects r great and i love how u can use it 2 aim love it love it love it
Cons
none i will buy soon as i can afford it
Summary
LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
amazing
Feisal13December 19, 2007
Pros
amazing
Cons
must be full FREE
Summary
follickwDecember 1, 2007
Pros
like all
Cons
Summary
best Billiards
matrix303June 18, 2006
Pros
beeeeeest graphex <p> <p>and best...
Cons
Summary
Its a good pool expierience
cliofootballOctober 26, 2005
Pros
good
Cons
well the game is difficult
Summary

Developer’s Description

Choose from nine classic billiards games for some thrilling pool action.

Choose your favorite from nine classic billiards games and get ready for some thrilling pool action. Play against a friend or the computer in 8-Ball, 9-Ball, Cutthroat and other great games. For a real challenge, try Trick Shots, Time Trial or Golf modes. Plus, loads of options let you set up the game to play your way.