Virtual Snooker screenshots

The first time the program is run after installation it takes the player through the game configuration options This can also be accessed from within the game

The game starts with an animated introduction showing the Interplay logo being carved by laser, quite cool in its day

The game's main menu

The introduction by Steve Davis is quite well done. It consists of a series of short clips stitched together rather than one continuous sequence

One of the main menu options is 'Snooker Techniques', it leads to this menu. Each of these options leads to a short video sequence which explains the shot

One of the main menu options is 'Snooker Techniques' which is a series of videos designed to explain the real world game Here Steve Davis is explaining Spin, note the marked ball

The tutorial section contains another set of videos

The Tutorial section has yet more videos that explain the game. This is from the animated sequence that explains play-by-telephone. It is American and refers to Hayes modems

Playing a game. The first screen the player sees is this with its game configuration menu front and centre

Playing the game One of the in-game help screens

Playing the game Though the game can be played via the keyboard this game is being played with a mouse. The view of the table changes as the mouse is moved

Playing the game Moving the mouse backwards while holding down the left button moves the player closer to the cue ball

Playing the game Shots are taken by holding down the 'S' key, this allows the player to move the cue back and forth with the mouse

When a shot has been taken the game centres on the cue ball ready for the next shot. To help select the next object ball the 'O' key can be used to quickly give the player an overhead view

Having potted a red ball the player must nominate which colour they are going to follow it with

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