Cutthroat pool is a great game for three to five people. The rules are similar to 8-ball pool, where each player gets a set and the other has to take their ball. However, there are some rules that are slightly different to 8-ball pool.
During the game, players must assign the balls to groups and agree on when the shots are taken. Each group is composed of five numbered balls. The first player who makes a ball selects a set to shoot for. After that, the rest can start shooting.
When playing cutthroat, the cue ball must remain between the head cushion (or the table rail) and the cue ball. Fouls are committed by players who accidentally lift the cueball from the table. When a foul occurs, the player must re-spot the ball back on the table and lose their turn.
Cutthroat can be played using a triangular rack. One ball is usually racked in front of players, while the rest are placed in the corners. The other corners can also be racked depending on how many people are playing. Players should plan ahead how they will call their shots to avoid a chaotic break.
Each player will usually take turns calling his shots and can only stop when there is a foul or miss. There are several rules that dictate the manner in which balls are spotted. The object ball must be on the rail if a ball is spotted that has the shooter's shot on it. This will increase the chance that the shooter makes a score and make it difficult for the other players run the ball out.
There are no draws when playing cutthroat. A draw is when both the shooter (or the opponent) make contact with a rail and are not able to pocket their ball. Cutthroat is not a game of draws. If a ball is not spotted, the players will accept it as a group.
Cutthroat requires players to continuously shoot. Cutthroat requires players to constantly shoot in order to win. Once that goal is reached, the player will win the game.
The most common way to play cutthroat is with three or five players. It can be played with two or more players depending on how many there are. Although teams are more likely to win if all their players are proficient in the game it can still be very entertaining to play with just two or three. There are basic rules and advanced strategies for pool games. You can also learn new skills while having a lot of fun.