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There are many pool table games that you can play. There are three types of pool table games: cut-throat and bowlliards. Each of these games can be played with a single cue ball. When the cue ball hits the pocket, it either falls into the pocket or jumps off the table, causing the player to lose a turn.

Bowlliards

Billiards is played on a billiard table. It is a bounded, elevated table made of quarried or slate that can hold the cue balls. The table is covered with a cloth and is surrounded by vulcanized rubber cushions.

Cut-Throat

Cut-Throat, which refers to using the cue balls to foul other pool players, is a type foul. This is similar with other pool fouls like taking the cueball or throwing it away. However, cut-throat pool has a few important differences. First, fouling players must be called before they can shoot the ball. 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 pool

One-Pocket Pool, a pool game, requires a table and a few pool balls. The goal is to shoot the numbered balls into the designated pocket. You can also use object balls. The first player to pot every ball into his/her designated pocket wins the game. A player who fouls 3 times in a row is out of the game.


Straight Pool

Straight Pool, a form of billiards, is played using a cue. The object is to collect as many billiard ball as possible without fouling. Straight pool is also known by rack and continuous pool.

Cut-Throat is the most played game at a pool table

Cut-Throat pool is a game with three to five players. The aim is to eliminate all the other players and take their balls. This game is also known simply as elimination pool. Each player is allowed to have a certain number of balls. Each player can take turns trying pocket the ball. The winner is the last player standing.

A pocket for unintended balls

Unintended balls are important to keep in your pocket while playing pool. The eight-ball is the last ball to be pocketed and a foul by pocketing the 8 ball early will result in a loss of the game. The 8-ball has a black color.


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Contactless payment methods

Using contactless payment systems is a great way to eliminate the hassle of having to carry change around. Some pubs have already adopted these systems, such as The Billesley at Kings Heath in Birmingham. This technology will make it possible for players to pool without worrying about changing the currency.

Rules of the game

Pool is a game that requires players both to attack and to play safe to make the balls fall on the table. The rules of pool are simple and there are 16 balls. The rules can be difficult to learn if players don't practice enough.




 


How to play pool games