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Ready For A New Pool Game?

Some Out Of The Box Pool Game Fun

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A new pool game called simply, "One Ball"

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A new pool game, "One Ball", comes to us today. Andy Neiman is a pool playing pal who was bored enough at regular competition to invent some new pool games for your enjoyment.

Have fun! --Your About.com Pool & Billiards Guide

"ONE-BALL": Played with balls 1 through 10.

A point game, the 1-ball--and only the 1-ball--is worth a point. A player continues to shoot provided he sinks a ball. Every time the 1-ball is sunk it is withdrawn and placed on the focus (head spot, center spot or foot spot) of the shooter's choosing.

The game ends when either only the 1-ball remains on the table OR when a player reaches ten points--whichever occurs first. If it's a tie when the one-ball remains, then obviously it's sudden death. (Call the pocket for the one ball, perhaps, for an added challenge?)

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