LG brings 8 Ball Pool to webOS TVs with local two-player mode

All right, LG. Turning the remote into a pool cue is a rather cute excuse to stop arguing over what to watch. Its October 1, 2026 announcement brings Miniclip’s 8 Ball Pool to LG Smart TVs running webOS 6.0, associated with 2021 models, and later versions. The sofa stays where it is. Your dignity after missing an easy shot is your own responsibility.

Here’s how the little sofa rivalry works.

A remote-controlled game for the sofa

LG says the TV version uses the Magic Remote to aim, choose shot power and shoot. Couch Play lets two people compete on the same screen, and the game is available through LG Apps or LG Gaming Portal. No separate pool table to squeeze beside the coffee table, which seems considerate.

Two people and one screen is a simple, appealing setup. There is also something very human about saying “I meant to do that” while a friend is sitting close enough to know you absolutely did not. Whether aiming with the remote feels precise needs hands-on play; the announcement alone cannot settle that.

Before handing over the remote, let’s check “free.”

Free to play, with optional purchases

LG says the game joins a library of more than 1,000 free-to-play web-based titles. It also confirms optional in-game items for purchase in 8 Ball Pool. Access to the game and spending inside it are separate questions.

Check the purchase and account controls that apply to your television and the game before anyone settles in. A friendly match should not come with a surprise little souvenir on the bill. Optional purchases deserve a deliberate decision.

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DeviceCritique’s take

Local multiplayer is what makes this worth a look: an actual thing to do together on the screen you already share. It has a clearer purpose than another lonely app tile waiting to be noticed. Just check your model’s webOS version and local app listing first. This report covers LG’s announcement, not a tested rollout on every television. The playful idea has our attention; the controls still have to earn the rematch.

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