Championship 3D Snooker Physics in Your Browser: How Cue Spin, Stun & Screw Work
Playing great Snooker isn't just about potting the object ballโit's about cue ball control so you leave yourself in position for the next shot in your break. CruciblePro 3D Snooker HD models real sub-stepped rigid-body collisions, Strachan baize rolling resistance, rubber cushion restitution, and 3D rotational spin transfer:
- Topspin (Follow): Striking above center causes the cue ball to roll forward along the tangent line after impactโideal for following through behind a Red to hold position for the Black.
- Backspin (Screw / Draw): Striking low on the cue ball imparts reverse rotation that grips the green baize after impact, drawing the white ball sharply backward toward the baulk end.
- Left & Right Side (English): Striking left or right of center spins the cue ball around its vertical axis, widening or tightening the rebound angle off the vulcanized rubber cushions.
Official World Snooker Rules: The Red-Then-Color Sequence & Maximum 147 Break
Whether you choose the full 15-Red Championship rack or the fast-paced 6-Red Shootout, our referee engine automatically enforces official tournament rules and re-spotting:
Every visit begins with a Red ball (1 point) as the "Ball On". Once you pot a Red, you may nominate and pot any of the six Color balls (Yellow 2, Green 3, Brown 4, Blue 5, Pink 6, or Black 7). As long as Reds remain on the table, potted Colors are immediately returned to their designated spots. After the final Red and its accompanying Color are potted, you clear the six Colors in ascending numerical order from Yellow (2) to Black (7).
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I aim, adjust power, and shoot on mobile vs desktop?
Drag your finger or mouse horizontally across the 3D table to rotate your cue stick around the white cue ballโthe glowing Ghost-Ball Sightline shows the exact impact point and target ball trajectory. Use the โ Fine / Fine โถ buttons (or Left/Right Arrow keys) for millimeter precision, set your ๐ช Shot Power, and tap โก Strike Cue Ball (or press the Spacebar).
How does Fullscreen adapt to Portrait and Landscape orientations?
Click โถ Fullscreen to expand the 3D arena to 100% of your screen (`100vw` by `100dvh`). You can switch between the dynamic Cue-Side Aiming Camera, the Overhead TV Broadcast View, and the Arena Orbit View anytime using the floating camera button.