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How to Play Pool Table Games



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There are many pool table games that you can play. These games include one-pocket pool, cut-throat and bowlliards. Each of these games requires a cueball. If the cueball hits a pocket, it falls into the pockets or jumps off of the table. The player loses their turn.

Bowlliards

Billiards can be played at the billiards table. The billiard table, which is usually made of quarried stone, is a raised bounded table. The table is covered with a cloth and is surrounded by vulcanized rubber cushions.

Cut-Throat

A cut-throat is a foul that involves using the cue ball to foul others. This is similar as other fouls, such as taking the cueball and jumping off the table. There are a few key differences between cut-throat and regular pool. First, all players who foul one another must call the ball before they are allowed to shoot it. This is because the ball is returned back to the table if the other player does not call it.


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One-Pocket Poot Pool

One-Pocket Pool can be played with pool tables and pool balls. The goal of One-Pocket Pool is to put the number numbered balls in the designated pocket. Object balls may also be used. The game is won if each player has put all of his/her balls into his/her designated pockets. A player who fouls three times in a row loses the game.


Straight Pool

Straight Pool is a game that involves a cue and is played with a pool cue. The goal is to put as many balls as possible while not fouling. Straight pool is also known to be rack and continuous.

Cut-Throat remains the most popular game at a pool-table table

Cut-Throat is a game of pool played with three or more players. The goal of Cut-Throat is to eliminate each other player by taking their balls, and then becoming the last remaining. This game is also known as elimination pool. Each player is allowed to have a certain number of balls. Each player can take turns trying pocket the ball. The last person standing is declared the winner.

Unintentional balls kept in a pocket

Unintended balls must always be kept in a player's pocket, especially when pool table games are involved. The eight-ball should be the last one to be taken. Any fouls by taking the 8 ball out too soon will result in the game losing. The 8-ball's color is black.


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Contactless payment system

Contactless payment systems are a great way of avoiding the hassle of carrying around change. Some pubs are already adopting these methods, such as The Billesley in Kings Heath, Birmingham. This technology will allow players to play pool with no concern about the money.

Rules

Pool is a game where players must use safety and attack play to place the balls on the table. The rules of pool are simple and there are 16 balls. However, players must practice for years to master the rules.




 


How to Play Pool Table Games