A New Pool game...? Yes... Look inside...

The assumption among the proprietors was the public has a growing thirst for team play, using the buzz that is the Mosconi Cup as evidence. This assumption was not correct then and it is not correct today. Team play is fine a couple of times a year, but I don't want too big a serving of it.
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I'm guessing this is the "problem" that this new game is going to solve, too.
 
newpoolgame said:
I'm sorry you don't approve of a possible new pool game. That's absolutely fine, but there would be many keen to at least wait until the concept reveal in a few weeks before passing judgement so soon.

If you're not one of them, no problem.

This is merely a heads up to those who may be interested.

Admin - if you believe there is substance in the need for reporting us, pop me a message first or email newpoolgame@protonmail.com - we'll put your mind at rest. You'll need to sign an NDA though if you can't wait a few weeks. We would give you our @domain email BUT that would give too much away.

Do consider that we would like to work WITH AZ Billiards later, so let's not end a relationship yet to begin because of a select few who can't wait a few weeks and already binning the prospect 😉

Thanks!

Jack
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Please excuse my post… it was directed at FatBoy. The Reported comment is an inside joke on AZB with no ill intent. Has nothing to do with you or this thread. My apologies. Good luck with your project. I commend you for being creative and taking a risk.
 
I can't for the life of me figure out what "problem" this new game could solve? Does it come with its own aiming system? CTI+ maybe? Think my money will be better spent on the Digiball...

Good luck with your endeavor, I love an entrepreneur and wish you success but with this tease and lack of info and the need for the consumer to buy new balls, well, it already seems a long road to hoe.
 
newpoolgame said:
Because it solves a "problem" whilst offering several additional ways to play - either for fun or competitively.

We developed this concept to only require different balls. Why? Because this "problem", so to speak, occurs every day in many clubs/bars worldwide. Not a flaw within the current games per se, but something that is specifically required.

Also, someone kind of did ask why, as they thought it would "dilute" the game... it might actually encourage more to enjoy the game, in fact.

Would you be able to hold on a few weeks and then perhaps give some feedback?

Where NDA's have been signed, with just artwork and ways to play, the feedback has only been positive. We even got asked how to order and have pre-orders in writing for 110 sets from over 20 we met with.

We haven't complicated anything, we made something complicated no longer complicated.

You'll see 😀
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I'm not understanding.

What is the "problem"?

That the games use a standard set of balls that aren't yours?
 
To the OP, coming on here for strictly marketing purposes as a new member doesn't sit well with many of the members here. Quite a few of the more reputable members here have purchased the Gold Membership before beginning their marketing activities. You would probably have gotten a somewhat warmer reception if you were to have done this as well.

I love to see entrepreneurial efforts of all kinds, and I do wish you much success in your plan. However, I think it will be a very uphill endeavor, and I am inclined to take the under on your chances.
 
Another broke-ass, fast talking, hustler -- every pool hall I ever spent any time in had at least one. So let's run the usual extermination:

Put you're money where your mouth is . . . let's make a bet on you reaching sales of 10K units in 2 years and post up and cover all side bets.

Oh. I forgot. You done outed yourself -- you don't have enough faith to fade "Dynaspheres . . . 'minimum order of 1,500 sets'".

Imagine he won't be around long, boys.
 
A new game that had a lot of promotion, including national TV, was seven ball. Who remembers seven ball?
 
newpoolgame said:
Interesting, would love to see it, if it still exists.

Jack
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The link is there in your comment (the quote)! Also had another chesslike game: Kill the King. It was pretty fun, but definetly very niche.

In the end the games were not bad, but I had to admit that I was not dying to play my own game. Like I said: the only determinant for succes - in my opinion - is that those who have played it are can't wait to play it again and again and again.
 
The big problems I see:

1. One of your first statements is that you ban jumping and masses. Being that you are from the Merry old, this automatically suggests that you are catering to snooker culture. I, for one, hate the fact that the snooker culture is already screwing up the colors of our balls. Matchroom changing the ball colors is an extremely disrespectful move. Now you seem to want to push that further.

2. Nothing about pool seems complicated to me. Never did, so I can't even comprehend what type of simplification you are making? Taking away the break? Not requiring any balls to be in special spots? Not having to remember what ball you have to shoot at?

3. Hyping a product is great. Announcing weeks before any details are given that you are solving a problem without even defining the problem is...problematic and just serves to turn people away. So you rag on previous 'poor marketing' and proceed to undercut your marketing. Understand your audience, we all love pool, which means we likely don't see any inherent problems.

I'll tell you right now, there is absolutely no way that I am ever going to play your game. I live in a sparsely populated area (under 2million people in a state over 50% larger than the entire UK), so there is no chance that your game takes off with the local pool players in the next decade.

Banning things like jumps and masses is ridiculous at this point. I don't really do either much, but also don't want to take those options away from my opponents.
 
newpoolgame said:
but let's not critique something so negatively yet until you know more, eh?
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No negativity, just lols here. I hope you have a successful venture and I'd like to see what you have brewing once you're ready to spill the beans.

I'm sure you get where I found it funny, I have this thing, can't talk about it, but for a pound you can be in the pipeline to see what it is. If it were me I'd probably see if you can have a mod lock this thread and maybe post a new one once you have something to show. This thread is guaranteed to devolve into a shit show for potential customers to see. It literally can't not devolve into a shit show. :)
 
Timing is always critical. This thread seems like premature ejaculation. Ah great! Don't roll over and go to sleep on me you basset!

The few people you manage to get interested will be lost before your rollout is my prediction.

On the other hand, I just had a great idea for my game I will be rolling out. Combines similarities to multiple board games, billiards players long time favorite craps, and pool/billiards. No snooker connection. I am one of the only three people in the US that like it and the other two are dead!

Speaking of which, I notice you can't spell American and you couldn't resist tossing in an "eh" at the end of a sentence. Let's see, how is our relations with canada, jolly old england, and the EU? I wouldn't say you have already drowned yourself but I would say the waters are four feet high and rising!

Hu
 
Bob Jewett said:
A new game that had a lot of promotion, including national TV, was seven ball. Who remembers seven ball?
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I do. I preferred the old version in the late 70s, The legendary stars of pocket billiards tournament. IIRC after break the opponent selected one side of the table and you had to make the 7 ball in your side. Call pocket game. It made for an interesting game, more bank shots and defensive options. With 7 balls the pros playing it could still make a match go decently fast, even at their advanced age.

Other rules, balls made on scratch spotted. BIH was in the kitchen on a scratch on break, other fouls was BIH anywhere.
 
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