Side Pocket

Developer: Data East

Side Pocket translates the precision of cue sports into an arcade-friendly package, pitting you against tricky table setups, angled banks, and timed challenges. The overhead perspective and simple two-button/joystick controls let players aim, adjust power and apply spin to pull off satisfying carom and bank shots. Beyond straightforward pocketing there are themed stages with obstacles and puzzle-like layouts that reward planning and pinch-perfect execution. Its pick-up-and-play feel hides a steep learning curve, making every successful trick shot a small victory — a nostalgic classic for fans of skill-based arcade sports.