You may have heard about the Beat The Boss events we’ve started running in 8 Ball Pool – you may even have been one of the people lucky enough to take him on so far. We thought we’d put together some answers to Frequently Asked Questions about Beat The Boss to bring you all right up to speed. Let’s go!
What is Beat The Boss?
Beat The Boss is a special event on 8 Ball Pool where Miniclip chief Big Rob takes time from his busy schedule to play Pool with you, the players. He’s usually online for 30 minutes to take on as many challengers as he can.
When is it? How can I find out when the next one is?
Beat the Boss events will be announced on the 8 Ball Pool Facebook page and on Twitter. Keep an eye out for details! The next event takes place on Friday 7th February at 11:00am EST.
How can I join in?
Getting set for Beat The Boss is easy. First, you need to be logged in to 8 Ball Pool on Miniclip or Facebook. Click Play Friends from the main menu, then search RobertMiniclip to find him. Remember that he’ll only turn up in search when he’s online – so try searching during one of the events. When you’ve found him, click that challenge button like your life depends on it!
Help! I can’t find Big Rob!
Are you playing on a mobile device? Because you’ll need to be logged in to 8 Ball Pool on Miniclip or Facebook. Mobile users won’t see him online, so get on the web version to make sure you don’t miss out!
Logged in on Miniclip or Facebook, but still can’t see him? That’s because he’s currently offline! Search again when one of the events is underway, and you’ll be able to find him. Plus, once you’ve added him as a friend on 8 Ball, you’ll have him saved in your friends list for future events.
Can I play Big Rob on mobile?
Just in case you haven’t read the last two questions, sorry, but you can’t play Big Rob on mobile. However, we are considering running extra-special mobile-only events in future, so stay tuned. But for the time being, you’ll need to be playing on Miniclip or Facebook.
Big Rob didn’t accept my challenge request ![:-(]()
Big Rob receives hundreds if not thousands of challenges when he’s online – there’s a lot of 8 Ball Players out there! To keep Beat The Boss fair, he always accepts the very first challenge he receives when he returns to the game lobby. Even so, there’s only so many games he can squeeze in per event – if you don’t get to play him, try again next time! Remember, he’s not ignoring you, he’s just winning.
What do I get if I Beat The Boss?
You win a prize greater than gold, greater than the rarest gem or jewels. You win what many have tried to achieve, few have come close to and even fewer have accomplished. You become part of the special ones that can say they’ve beaten the Boss.
Hey! He only played 1 game against me and then left, what gives?
Big Rob tries to get through as many opponents as he can, so he only has time to play 1 game per challenger. It’s definitely not the case that he doesn’t want to play you any more because he’s worried he might lose.
Who is this Big Rob guy anyway?
Big Rob is the CEO of Miniclip (so yes, you really are playing the Boss). When he’s not playing 8 Ball Pool he’s usually determining the fate of world, or playing real pool (and winning at that too).
Is he any good?
He is unlike any 8 Ball Pool player you’ve ever seen. His focus and determination have been forged in the fires of a thousand suns. His abilities were honed under pressures greater than a hundred black holes. He has been compared to a force of Nature, a constant of our universe, like gravity or Time.
Tl;dr – yeah, he’s alright.
Wait, don’t go, I have more questions!
Got another question about Beat The Boss that wasn’t answered above? Click that comment button and ask away and we’ll help you out.
