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Building a 3D pool game that runs in the browser - with AI assistance

I just released Pool Club Live, a free 3D pool game that runs entirely in the browser: https://wavedash.com/games/pool-club-live What it is A full 3D pool hall in the browser. No download, no signup - you can

I just released Pool Club Live, a free 3D pool game that runs entirely in the browser: https://wavedash.com/games/pool-club-live

What it is

A full 3D pool hall in the browser. No download, no signup - you can play instantly as a guest. It uses a real physics simulation and deliberately has no aiming lines, so shots play like real pool.

Modes include playing against the computer, a friend, or online casual/ranked matchmaking with leagues. There is also a solo career, a daily challenge, a practice academy and a walkable club room. The game is free: coins are earned by playing, never bought.

How it was built

I'm a solo developer from India, and I built the game with AI assistance for the code, art and sound, all under my direction.

Two things I'd pass on to anyone building a game this way:

  • Game feel is still the hard part. AI gets you from zero to a working build fast, but in a physics game players notice immediately when a shot feels off. Expect that to be where your directing effort goes.
  • Removing friction matters more than adding features. No account wall and instant guest play made it much easier to get real people to actually try the game.

Feedback welcome

The game is live now, and a Product Hunt launch is scheduled for November 15: https://www.producthunt.com/posts/pool-club-live

If you try a frame, I'd genuinely love to hear how the physics feels - tell me what felt off.

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