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How to Play Games on a Pool Table



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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 game is played using a cueball. 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 on a pool-table is a type of foul that involves the use of the cue ball to foul other players. This is similar in nature to other pool game fouls such as jumping off the table or pocketing the cueball. However, there are some key differences in cut-throat. First, any players fouling each other must call for the ball before they can 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 Pool

One-Pocket Pool can be played with pool tables and pool balls. You must aim to place the number-coded balls in the designated pockets. Object balls may also be used. The game goes to the winner if every ball is thrown into the designated pocket. The game is lost if a player fouls three consecutively.


Straight Pool

Straight Pool is a game of billiards that is played with a cue. You aim to get as many billiard balls out as possible, without fouling. Straight pool can also refer to rack and continuously pool.

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

Cut-Throat refers to a pool game played with three or more people. The goal of Cut-Throat is to eliminate each other player by taking their balls, and then becoming the last remaining. Also known as elimination pool, the game involves a series of moves. Each player gets a number of balls, and each player takes it in turns to try to place a ball in a pocket. The winner is the person who is left standing.

Keep unintended balls in your pocket

Unintended balls must always be kept in a player's pocket, especially when pool table games are involved. The eight-ball must be kept in your pocket. If you pocket the 8 ball before the deadline, it will lead to a forfeiture of the game. The 8-ball is black.


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Contactless payment methods

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 make it possible for players to pool without worrying about changing the currency.

Rules of the game

Pool is a game that requires players to use attack and safety play to pot the balls on the table. The game has 16 balls and is fairly easy to learn. However, players must practice for years to master the rules.




 


How to Play Games on a Pool Table