Killer (pool)
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Killer or killers is a multi-player folk
variant of straight pool
in which each player is assigned a set number of "lives" and takes one shot per to attempt to a ball, or else lose a life. Usually if the player then an additional life is lost. It is a popular pub game because it can involve a potentially unlimited number of players, and offers the opportunity for each player to bet a small amount of money for a reasonable return in winner-takes-all. There are often other local subrules such as potting the , or any two balls in one shot, gives the player an extra life, or that failure to pocket a ball on the does not cost a life (in which case the shooter shoots again). The game is sometimes called killer pool.
Folklore
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variant of straight pool
Straight Pool
Straight pool, also called 14.1 continuous or simply 14.1, is a pocket billiards game, and was the common sport of championship competition until overtaken by faster-playing games like nine-ball...
in which each player is assigned a set number of "lives" and takes one shot per to attempt to a ball, or else lose a life. Usually if the player then an additional life is lost. It is a popular pub game because it can involve a potentially unlimited number of players, and offers the opportunity for each player to bet a small amount of money for a reasonable return in winner-takes-all. There are often other local subrules such as potting the , or any two balls in one shot, gives the player an extra life, or that failure to pocket a ball on the does not cost a life (in which case the shooter shoots again). The game is sometimes called killer pool.