- Primary Subject: Global partnership between AviaGames and seven-time World Snooker Champion Stephen Hendry for 8 Ball Strike.
- Key Update: Introduces the Strike Like a Legend campaign featuring 5 exclusive November gameplay experiences, including interactive guided tutorials, a 7-tier career challenge, signature lion-themed cue cosmetics, and benchmark high-score challenges set by Hendry himself.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: November 4, 2026.
- Quick Answer: Log into 8 Ball Strike during November 2026 to access Stephen Hendry's tutorial coaching, participate in the new-player prize draw, and compete across 7 levels of milestone career challenges to unlock exclusive rewards.
US-based casual, skill-focused game developer AviaGames has partnered with Snooker World Champion Stephen Hendry for 8 Ball Strike. This follows the developer's social media tease about the mysterious disappearance of the game's iconic 8 Ball Guy.
Speaking about his new role as a global ambassador, the seven-time world champion said, "For many players, snooker is not only a game; it's a lifestyle." He further added, "I'm excited to collaborate with Avia for 8 Ball Strike and see players compete in new challenges to become legends themselves."
Hendry's collaboration will see plenty of new content surrounding him being added to the game this November.
Snooker Legend Stephen Hendry Joins 8 Ball Strike As Ambassador, New Themed Content Scheduled For November
The partnership is the first time Hendry has ventured into the competitive arena of mobile games.
With an impressive accolade of seven World Snooker Championship titles, the youngest-ever World Champion at 21, eight consecutive seasons as world number one, and 11 maximum breaks, there aren't many in cue sports history who are more influential than him.
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A high-profile collaboration like this will no doubt see plenty of new content added to 8 Ball Strike. Primarily, Hendry will serve as a guide, showing you the basics and how to play 8 ball.
This whole month will see additional modes and challenges being added to the game. Here's a brief look, as provided by AviaGames:
- Hendry 101: Take your first shots with a legend in your corner! Stephen Hendry guides you through the basics and shows you how to play 8 ball.
- Rack Up With Hendry: Exclusive to new players! Give yourself something extra to aim for. Hit target scores and complete missions to earn an entry into a prize draw for exclusive rewards.
- 7-Crown Challenge: Play your way through a champion's story. Take on seven levels of challenges, collect milestone rewards, and discover the defining moments of Hendry's snooker career.
- Stephen Hendry Signature Cues: Bring legendary style to your matches with exclusive cue designs inspired by the seven-time world champion.
- Hendry's High-Stakes: Take on three exclusive challenges and put your shot-making to the test. Beat Hendry's scores and compete for a share of the bounty!
AviaGames noted that more details on these experiences will be available soon.