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The games begins with 16 balls on the table: the cue (white) ball, the 8-Ball ( black ball), 7 striped balls, and 7 solid balls. 8-Ball Pool is a game mainly for 2 players. Its aim is to win the game by skillfully pocketing the 8 Ball which is Black Ball. Each player will either be the solids or stripes, before that it is an open table and is only decided once a player has pocketed a solid or stripe. Once you have pocketed all the balls of your type (solid / stripe), you can only then pocket the 8-Ball. The player who pockets the 8-Ball first wins.
Game Rules
If before the ball types have been decided and you pocket more than one ball with different types (both the Solid & Strip) then you need to make the decision which Ball you want to play. If you sink an 8 Ball before you have sunk all your balls, your opponent wins.
Terms Regarding the 8-Ball Pool Game -
1. Closed Table Shots - Ball types are decided by your shot. Whether you sink a solid or stripe.
2. 8-Ball Shots - An 8-Ball Shots occurs once all your balls are sunk and you only have the black ball left.
3. The Break - The break is the first shot of the game, when all 15 balls other than the cue ball are "racked" into a triangular shape.
4. Open Table Shots - Open table shots occur after the break, and before your ball type is determined. Players take turns until your balls are determined. |
