Side Pocket
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| Developer(s) | Data East |
| Release date(s) | 1987 |
| Genre(s) | Sports |
| Mode(s) | Single Player, Multiplayer |
| Platform(s) | Arcade, Mega Drive/Genesis, NES, Super NES, Game Boy, Game Gear, WonderSwan |
Side Pocket is a Billiards ("Pool") video game made by Data East in 1987.
During play, the player may put various spins on the ball, such as "English", "Massé", or perform a "jump shot".
The single player mode, called "Pocket", requires that the player clear all the balls off the table in a limited number of shots, as well as achieve a predetermined score. The player earns points by sinking balls, sinking balls on consecutive shots, and sinking balls in numerical order. On occasion, a pocket will light up, and if the player sinks a ball into that pocket on that shot, a bonus will be earned in the form of points, extra shots, or a chance to earn either by doing a "trick" shot. In the 2-player "pocket" mode, the game plays similarly, except the two players take turns; if one player does not pocket a ball or scratches, control of the ball changes to the other player.
There is also a Nine Ball mode, but it may only be played with two players. A variety of "trick shot" challenges are also available to the player, requiring the player sink all balls into select pockets using a single shot.
The game had two sequels, Side Pocket 2 for the Sega Saturn, and Side Pocket 3 for the Sega Saturn and PlayStation.
Trivia If you win all the "Trick Games" it is a puzzle of a red-hair woman.
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