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As requested, here’s a (first) video of CTF pool. Short version, 3-on-3, with a quick table run post breaks. A longer one with more illustrated rules in preparation. Quick demo of CTF pool

Actually, I had several more ways in mind to use the 8-ball more than it is now, but there are several reasons I didn’t go forward (yet). Firstly, I figured the game would become too complex (as some readers have already pointed out), and most people probably won’t try a new game if it takes...

Trust me, it’s rather simple once you actually play it. That’s the issue with official rules where you have to cover every possibility and the wording is important. Long story short: break the rack, pot in the opposite corners. The rest is just extra hacking to give bonuses or penalties (but...

Yes there are quite a few variations of obstacle-based billiards out there. Some of the oldest include “bumper pool” (mostly popular in Belgium), “bar billiards” in the UK (which eventually led to the pinballs we know today), “bottle pool” in the US, or “5 pin billiards” in Italy. And of course...

Thx ! That’s precisely one of the goals I had in mind when design this. The two games you mentioned sound interesting, do you have a write up of the rules somewhere? Fwiw I’m looking to compile a few such “exotic” pool games (among other billiardy things) into a medium publication (which the...

Sure. I’ll shoot one as soon as I get the chance. I’ve tried to describe some of the key moments in the article, but clearly videos would greatly improve. Will update here when done.

Hi there, I thought I’d share this new game I came up with. It’s basically a distant cousin of capture the flag, on a regular pool table (compatible with English pool and snooker as well). it features a blend of many existing pool variants, and a few extra touches from non-cue sports. I’d be...