Getting Started:
The Break: To begin the game, balls are arranged in a triangular rack. Players use the cue ball (white ball) to perform the "break" shot.
Turn Rotation: If a player successfully pockets a ball on the break or any shot, they continue their turn. If no ball is pocketed, the turn passes to the opponent.
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8-Ball Rules
Choosing Your Side: Players are assigned either "Solids" (Numbers 1–7) or "Stripes" (Numbers 9–15) based on the first ball pocketed after the break.
Gameplay: You must pocket all balls from your assigned group first. A player continues their turn until they fail to pocket a ball or commit a foul.
Winning: The player who pockets all their group balls and then legally pockets the Black 8-Ball wins the game.
9-Ball Rules
Numerical Order: Nine colored balls (Numbers 1–9) are used. Players must hit the balls in numerical order, starting from the lowest number on the table.