1. Timed Cue Strike: Watch the oscillating Power Gauge. Press STRIKE or SPACE when the bar reaches peak force to shoot the cue ball into the target rack!

2. Flipper Mechanics: Use Z / Left Arrow and M / Right Arrow to trigger flippers. Time your swings to keep the cue ball bouncing off top bumpers and target balls.

3. Losing Cue Lives: You start with 3 lives. You lose a life if:

• The ball drains down the bottom center gap.
• You hit the 8-Ball first (Foul!).
• Level Timer hits 0s.

4. Progression & Bonus: Reach the target score before the timer expires to advance through 8 levels. Earn an Extra Life by reaching 20,000 points or pocketing the pink bonus star!