So many patrons around the world have heard of the game of pool, or eight ball, but does everyone know that this game started out as the more traditional game of billiards? Everyone has also heard of pool cues but not many comprehend that they also emanated from the same game.
So what is it about the eight ball game that made it catch on in so many different cultures? Well, for one instance it is much easier to play than the traditional game. Everyone got confused with the somewhat complicated scoring that occurs and find that it is much easier than the traditional game. In the traditional game, all the balls have to be potted in a definitive way to get the highest score. Some balls are returned to the table several times during the game and this is where it all gets a little confusing. The scoring is so complicated that only those well versed in the game can use a marking board so that everyone can keep check on each individual score.
If anyone has ever watched a very serious game tournament they will see exactly what the problem is. Indeed, it is so traditional that the umpires (referees) and competitors all don dress suits for the match. Would anyone suggest this for an eight ball game? This is highly unlikely in any shape or form.
Eight ball tables these days are an absolute must in every bar or recreation joint. Many places will have several tables so that no one has to stand around waiting. Normally, the winner of the game stays on the table while he keeps on playing and the new player pays for that particular game. Good players will only pay once to get on the table and then play for several hours absolutely free because the challengers will always try their utmost to push him off the table!
Eight ball games are usually good humored and played with a sense of fun but they can be sometimes downright ferocious. Many players will add a bet on the outcome of the game to make it more exciting while others will bet a beer on the outcome of the game. Both these new kinds of betting are likely to bring a number of problems for the players. Nobody wants to lose so the game starts to take on serious overtones and will result in bad feelings particularly if the loser keeps on losing. Remember that some will feel as if the winner is somewhat of a cheat if the winner was a bad player at the beginning of the session and then turns out to be an all state champion' when a betting is allowed. This has led to many altercations and it is best to bar any kind of gambling to keep the peace.
Remember that whoever is playing the game should be absolutely fair and fun to get the best out of the game. and cheating should be watched for at all times. Even distracting by people showing favoritism will lead to an argument and this can be dangerous where alcohol is being imbibed. Let fair play be the rule to play by! - 30522
So what is it about the eight ball game that made it catch on in so many different cultures? Well, for one instance it is much easier to play than the traditional game. Everyone got confused with the somewhat complicated scoring that occurs and find that it is much easier than the traditional game. In the traditional game, all the balls have to be potted in a definitive way to get the highest score. Some balls are returned to the table several times during the game and this is where it all gets a little confusing. The scoring is so complicated that only those well versed in the game can use a marking board so that everyone can keep check on each individual score.
If anyone has ever watched a very serious game tournament they will see exactly what the problem is. Indeed, it is so traditional that the umpires (referees) and competitors all don dress suits for the match. Would anyone suggest this for an eight ball game? This is highly unlikely in any shape or form.
Eight ball tables these days are an absolute must in every bar or recreation joint. Many places will have several tables so that no one has to stand around waiting. Normally, the winner of the game stays on the table while he keeps on playing and the new player pays for that particular game. Good players will only pay once to get on the table and then play for several hours absolutely free because the challengers will always try their utmost to push him off the table!
Eight ball games are usually good humored and played with a sense of fun but they can be sometimes downright ferocious. Many players will add a bet on the outcome of the game to make it more exciting while others will bet a beer on the outcome of the game. Both these new kinds of betting are likely to bring a number of problems for the players. Nobody wants to lose so the game starts to take on serious overtones and will result in bad feelings particularly if the loser keeps on losing. Remember that some will feel as if the winner is somewhat of a cheat if the winner was a bad player at the beginning of the session and then turns out to be an all state champion' when a betting is allowed. This has led to many altercations and it is best to bar any kind of gambling to keep the peace.
Remember that whoever is playing the game should be absolutely fair and fun to get the best out of the game. and cheating should be watched for at all times. Even distracting by people showing favoritism will lead to an argument and this can be dangerous where alcohol is being imbibed. Let fair play be the rule to play by! - 30522
