8Ball Pool Game Rules

• 1) The game is played with one cue ball and 15 numbered balls.
• 2) The goal is to pocket all the balls of your group (either solids or stripes) and then legally pocket the 8 ball to win.
• 3) The player or team who pockets a ball during the break determines their group (solids or stripes).
• 4) Players take turns trying to pocket their assigned group of balls until all balls in that group are pocketed.
• 5) Pocketing the 8 ball before pocketing all of your assigned group of balls results in an instant loss.
• 6) If a player commits a foul, the opposing player or team gets ball in hand, meaning they can place the cue ball anywhere on the table for their next shot.
• 7) Fouls include pocketing the cue ball, not hitting any balls, hitting the opponent's ball first, and scratching (pocketing the cue ball).
• 8) The game ends when a player or team legally pockets the 8 ball after pocketing all of their assigned group of balls.
• 9) Players may play as many league games per day against opponents as they wish. Report a loss within 15 minutes. Unreported losses may require filing a complaint (resolved within 24 hours).
• 10) No practice games between rounds. Once the tournament begins, only play your tournament matches. Quitting mid-game to achieve a higher score will result in disqualification and possible banning if repeated.