This software is a billiard game featuring the most popular variant, 8-ball. The game is widely played in the United States and has a professional scene, with top players on the International Pool Tour being among the highest paid in the world. It is also popular in the United Kingdom.
Rules for 8-ball vary widely from place to place, but pool halls in North America are increasingly settling upon the International Standardized Rules. Tavern 8-ball, typically played on smaller, coin-operated tables and in a "winner controls the table" manner, can differ significantly even between two venues in the same city. However, the growth of local, regional, and national amateur leagues may alleviate this confusion eventually.
The goal of the Eight Ball game is to claim a suit (stripes or solids), pocket all of them, then legally pocket the 8-ball, while denying your opponent opportunities to do the same with their suit, and not sinking the 8-ball early by accident. Overall, this software review shows that the 8-ball game has a rich history, rules that vary widely, and a competitive scene that can be enjoyed by amateurs and professionals alike.
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