Snooker Rules

Played on a 12ft table with 15 red balls, 6 colored balls, and a cue ball. Complex scoring system.

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Balls Used
Objective

Score more points than your opponent by potting balls in the correct sequence.

Break Rules
  • 15 reds in triangle, colors on their spots.
  • Break from D, must hit a red first.
  • At least one ball must hit a cushion or be potted.
Legal Shot Rules
  • Must pot red, then color, alternating.
  • Colors are re-spotted until all reds are gone.
  • Then pot colors in order: Yellow(2), Green(3), Brown(4), Blue(5), Pink(6), Black(7).
Foul Rules
  • Minimum 4 points to opponent for fouls.
  • Hitting wrong ball first gives value of ball involved (minimum 4).
  • Free ball may be awarded after a foul.
Win Conditions
  • Most points when all balls are potted.
  • Opponent concedes when point difference is too large.
  • Frame wins count toward match.
Common Fouls
Wrong ball first
Potting wrong ball
Missing all balls
Cue ball in pocket
Push shot
Ball off table
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