Cutthroat pool is a great game for three to five people. It is similar to 8-ball pool in that each player receives a set of balls and has to pocket the opponent's ball. There are some additional rules to this game that differ from 8-ball pool.
The game involves players deciding when and how many shots to take, as well as dividing the balls into groups. Each group is made up numbered balls. There are 5 to 5 of each. Once the player who made the ball picks the set of balls that he wants to shoot, the rest of players can begin shooting after that shot is made.
The most important thing to remember when playing cutthroat: the cueball must stay between the table's head cushion and the rail. Fouls are committed by players who accidentally lift the cueball from the table. A foul means that the player must spot it again on the table.
Cutthroat is played using a triangular-shaped rack. One ball is usually racked in front of players, while the rest are placed in the corners. The other corners can also be racked depending on how many people are playing. Players should plan ahead how they will call their shots to avoid a chaotic break.
Each player will normally call their shots one at a time. There are several rules that determine how balls should be spotted. If a ball is spotted with the shooter’s ball on it, the object ball must also be seen on the rail. This increases the chance of the shooter scoring and makes it more difficult for other players to run out the ball.
There are no draws when playing cutthroat. A draw is when the shooter and the opponent's ball make contact with each other and are both pocketed. Cutthroat is not a game of draws. If a ball is not spotted, the players will accept it as a group.
Cutthroat, a fast-paced shooting game, requires players constantly to aim. Cutthroat's primary goal is to be the last remaining player. When this goal has been achieved, the player wins.
Cutthroat is best played with three to five players. It can be played with two or more players depending on how many there are. Teams have a higher chance of winning if all of their players are good at the game, but it can be a lot of fun to play with just two or three. As with most pool games, there are some simple rules to follow, and a few more advanced strategies to consider. Learning new skills can be fun while still having a lot to do.