Introduction
Welcome to Pool Paradise! You are one of the world's best players, gathered on a beautiful tropical island. Your task is to reach the top of the leader board by beating other players at various game types to prove you're the true pool champion.
New Game
When you first start the game, you'll be presented with the following choices: 1 or 2 player. Choose whether you are going to play a 'one player' game or a 'two player' game.
Sign In
This area allows you to choose one of the 8 nametags, which effectively act as 'save slots'. If an empty slot is chosen, you will create a new character (save game) from scratch. If a used slot is chosen, that character is 'loaded' as Player 1.
Passport Selection
Choose one of the 12 pre-generated character passports to represent you in the game. The player's name can be edited to anything you want and will then appear alongside your chosen picture on your selected name tag.
Loan Shark
As you've arrived on Pool Paradise completely broke, you're going to have to pay a visit to the local 'bank' to make a withdrawal if you want to take part in the competition. Should you lose all your money or spend it foolishly in the shop, then you may have to return to the Loan Shark. Don't make a habit of it though!
Map Plinth (Menu)
The Pool Paradise Island is navigated via a 3D menu system. Use the map to go to different locations around the island. Some of the destinations will have to be unlocked by winning games and buying in the shop with your winnings. Each area has a specific purpose as follows:
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Reception: This takes you back to Reception where you can start a new game or edit an existing player.
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Competition: This takes you to the Big Hut, where the competition games are played.
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Practice: This takes you to the practice table at the far end of the beach. Use this mode to practice your pool skills.
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Crazy Tables (locked): This takes you to a large hut where you get to play a game of pool on crazy shaped tables, if any are available that is!
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Darts (locked): This takes you to the Dart Board, where you can play a game of darts.
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Shop: This takes you to the Shop, where cues and accessories can be purchased. There may also be a few extras there, if you look hard enough!
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Dropzone (locked): Takes you down to the end of the pier for a bit of nostalgia.
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Coconut shy (locked): Takes you to coconut canyon for a blast at the traditional coconut shy with added bang!
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Skeepool (locked): Takes you to the traditional funfair game.
Competition Mode - The Big Hut
This is Pool Paradise's bar room where all the competition games take place. Your mission is to reach No. 1 in the rankings. You'll start at the bottom of the ladder and will only be able to afford to play the lowest ranked players initially.
As you win and your career earnings rise, so will your rankings. Stakes become very high for games at the top of the ladder so be careful, losing is going to send you tumbling down!
Tournaments
While playing in the competition, side tournaments may be offered to you. These only feature one rule type, i.e. UK 8 ball. These are not compulsory, but are a useful way to gain money and trophies. Each tournament requires an entry fee, which is lost if you should fail to win. So, are you feeling lucky?
Side Betting
Fancy making some more money? Of course you do! Occasionally your competition opponents may offer you a 'side bet' on a specific shot.
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To check the offer, just press the O button when the bet icon (dollar sign) appears above the opponent's picture.
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The bet can be checked for the amount of money offered and what ball and pocket are nominated.
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Then either decline or accept the bet.
Money
What does money buy? Happiness - everyone knows that! But it can also buy you lots of funky things that are available in the island's shop.
Use your winnings to purchase them, but don't spend too much too soon or you'll never get up the rankings - and that's where the big money is! Well, then you'd better start earning some money in the competition and then you'll be able to buy them.
Practice Table
If you don't want to risk losing any money, then this is the place for you! Pick a rule type and an opponent and away you go.
Should you wish to retake a shot on the practice table, enter the pause menu and select the 'undo shot' option.
Crazy Tables
This is the hut where all of the funky tables on the island can be found. Fancy playing pool with a whole new twist? Well then you'd better start earning some money in the competition and then you'll be able to buy them.
Access to the tables can be purchased from the island's shop. Once purchased, the covers come off and the table becomes playable.
Darts
This cleverly crafted tree allows for a nice game of darts!
Shop
Lots of bargains are to be found at the island's favourite store. OK, it's the only store!
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