3D Pool (1989)

The sports simulation game 3D Pool was released in 1989 for the ZX Spectrum. It was published by Firebird Software and developed by Jeff Caulder, with inlay and poster art created by Steinar Lund.

The game functions as an action-oriented pool simulator supporting up to two players. Its primary technical feature is the use of vector graphics to render the pool table in a perspective 3D view.

The original cassette price was £7.99. Beyond the ZX Spectrum, the title was released on several other platforms, including Amstrad CPC, BBC Micro, Commodore 64, Commodore Plus/4, MSX, Amiga, Acorn, and Atari ST.

Critics awarded the game an average score of 78.57%. Notable reviews include an 89% rating from Sinclair User and scores of 70% and 75% from Crash magazine.

In Russia, the game became widely known through numerous TR-DOS adaptations released by groups such as FFC and Last Hackers Hope. It was frequently mentioned in magazines like On-Line and Maximum, and distributed on cassette tapes by Inxs Soft. Players often confused this title with the similar Maltese Joe's Pool Challenge.