I am going to print the rules and give this game a go tonight (I hope). If I play it, I will report back tomorrow!
On the surface, it looks like a safety battle since BIH anywhere is a huge reward (as it is in regular 9-ball).
Also, I'm not sure if I agree with this rule though:
**SPECIAL** - In the event that both players appear to have won the game on the same shot, the player whose "winning" ball drops first will be considered the winner of the game. If the "winning" balls appear to drop simultaneously and the players cannot agree as to which ball was pocketed first, then both balls are spotted and play continues for the next shooter with cue ball in hand anywhere behind the head string.
I'd think the win should go to the shooter!Also, according to the rules, it's BIH anywhere on a regular foul, so why is this rule different (i.e. behind the line)? It seems a little odd to me.
Anyhow, I'll let you know how it goes!
That rule has been looked at by myself my and fd_colorado and we also have decided that it should be changed,we just haven't got to it yet
.We hope to add a few things to the games website in the future but that also takes time. I hope you get to play tonight, I have not given up hope to get this game going but did set it to the back burner for awhile. John, the co inventor of Einstein nine thought that the game should go to the opponent when this happens. It is one of those things that may never happen, but should be decided before the game starts. Other situations may come up that there is know rule for so if that happens let me know. And yes if you like safety play you will love this game, you will also become very proficient at spotting executing killer safety shots.
Thanks.
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