How to challenge Greenway to a game of pool (Blackball) in 007 First Light

Published May 31, 2026, 11:32 PM EDT

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The blackball challenge in 007 First light will require players to challenge Greenway to a game of pool. While James and Greenway don't actually play pool together as a minigame, there is a pool stand in one of the second floor offices that you can interact with to complete the challenge. It's a fun little interaction that can be easily missed if you don't explore each room. Here is a quick guide to help you complete the challenge with ease.

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How to challenge Greenway to a game of pool in 007 First Light (Blackball Challenge)

Getting to the offices on the other side Pool game Blackball 007 First Light

To challenge Greenway to a game of pool, players must first reach the executive second floor of the Webb Industries building during the “Knightfall” chapter of 007 First light. When you help Greenway go through the door to the East Wing, wait a bit until he rests on the railing and ask James to join him, call it a tactical break.

Be sure to complete this interaction to update the objective. Once it's over, simple go over the railing and use the ledge to reach the offices on the other side.

Locked door with pool table Blackball 007 First Light

When you get to the other side, you can either go forward and jump over the wall to progress through the mission. However, doing this will not complete the Blackball challenge 007 First light. Go left instead and you'll come across one locked door to a room with pool table inside.

Use the Q-Watch to hack the door on the other side to let Greenway in, so he can unlock the door for James.

Challenge Greenway to the Game of Pool Blackball 007 First Light

Inside the room with the pool table is all you need to do interact with the racket with cues and balls. This would prompt James to challenge Greenway to a game of pool, leading to a hilarious interaction. Doing so will also complete the Blackball challenge 007 First light.