brislet asked:


Snooker is a totally different game than pool, although its origins come from the same place.  Snooker is played on a pool table with larger dimensions and with a different set of balls and longer cue sticks. 

In Snooker, in addition to the white cue ball, there are 21 target balls, 15 red and 6 colored.  Each ball color has a different point value.  The red balls are worth 1 point, the yellow balls are worth 2, the green are worth 3, the brown are worth 4, the blue are worth 5, the pink are worth 6 and the black is worth 7. 

Here’s how the game works.  First you must pocket a red ball and then after every red ball that’s pocketed, you should pocket a color ball.  This will allow you to gain the point value of the colored ball.  If there are still red balls on the table, the colored balls are returned to their place on the table (there is a designated location for each colored ball) in order to continue gaining points.  When there are no more red balls on the table, then the players must aim to pocket the colored balls.  This must be done according to their point value.  The overall objective of the game is to get more points than your opponent by the end of the game.

If a player causes the white cue ball to hit the wrong ball (either a colored before a red, or the wrong color at the end of the game because it’s out of order) then it’s considered a foul.  When a player gets a foul, the player’s turn is over and his opponent gains points for the foul.  The opponent can allow the player to then do-over the hit and if the player with a foul continues to foul (three in a row), then he automatically loses the frame.

Online snooker is played the same as offline snooker.  Many players like to play snooker online in order to practice their skills and learn additional strategies as they go along.  It’s a great way for players who are learning snooker (and who might not have access to snooker tables, etc.), to play the game and develop their personal skills and strategies.



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Natalie Sky asked:


What is Christmas? Christmas is a time for families and friends to come together to celebrate the season with gifts and to enjoy each other’s company. PoolStars is glad to present the Christmas Week (Dec 22-28, 2008). During this week of special events, PoolStars are awarding winners of these special tournaments with one of a kind Christmas themed cues for use in game. Players have the chance to win the very sweet looking Candy Cue, or the appropriately themed Santa’s Stick. Enjoy the joy and magic of Christmas at PoolStars with these special Tournaments twice a day for the whole week!

In its second month of real money action, PoolStars players are enjoying the world-class game play and real life interface. The PoolStars development team are committed to constantly satisfying the desire of players taking all efforts to maintain the authenticity of the client as well as making it easy for new players to step into the online pool arena.

PoolStars recently launched Snooker for real money, and all types of tournaments for the game are available as well, so get in on the classic action now.

PoolStars have also made several changes to the rating system so that the best players in the game get the recognition they deserve. Recently adopted by the PoolStars client was a penalty system. This system is designed to reward the players that show constant play on the site, while penalizing the ratings of the players that do not. Now PoolStars players can truly see who the number one player in the World is.

Head over to www.PoolStars.com now and get in on the Christmas action, it’s your best shot at a good time this holiday season.



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Jim Harves asked:


A new site offering online pool and snooker plus exciting tournaments.

Billiard Magic is a brand new site dedicated to online billiard games. Catering for anyone who enjoys a game of pool or snooker, this site has everything you need to know about playing online.

Offering a variety of billiard games, backed up by top of the range software and graphics, Billiard Magic welcomes both experienced players wishing to perfect their technique and newcomers who would like to learn a new game.

Not only can you play fun billiard games at Billiard Magic, but there are lots of exciting opportunities to enter tournaments and win cash prizes. Regular promotions means it’s never dull at BilliardMagic.

Playing online can be a lot of fun, especially when you start to meet the other players. Hundreds of pool and snooker fans from around the globe may be logged on at any one time, giving you access to an amazing choice of opponents. By watching others play, you can learn new techniques and strategies and generally improve your game.

Choose from 8 ball pool, 9 ball pool or snooker. Online pool is played just like real live pool, except players use the mouse to line up the cue and hit the ball. By varying the speed of the mouse, the shot can be varied in strength – as in reality. Accurate technology means that shots work on angles the same way as in live pool, and players must calculate the correct angle for their shot.

Helpful software gives tips for beginners on how to figure out your angle, making this complicated process a little easier for the technically challenged. If you’re serious about improving, you could even watch the pros playing in tournaments to see how they do it.

Players have the choice of playing for fun or for money at Billiard Magic. To play for money, there is a simple deposit process by which players add money to their account. Any winnings can then either be used for further play, or can be withdrawn, according to the terms and conditions.

All games can be played either against the computer, or against other real players. Or better still, get your friends to sign up, and play against each other. Get a head start by practising online before you invite them to a match.

In online pool the same rules apply as in traditional pool, so if you make a foul, the turn passes to your opponent. Foul shots include not hitting any ball on your shot and pocketing the white cue ball. Other shots can cause the player to lose immediately, such as pocketing the black by mistake.

Tournaments are held regularly at Billiard Magic, with sit and go, or freerolls available. Win a tournament and as well as the cash prize, you’ll go into the hall of fame.

Playing pool and snooker online is fun and challenging and the more you play, the more skilled you will become. The thrill of winning real money by playing online pool is a huge adrenalin rush. Start playing today and discover the winner in you!



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Natalie Sky asked:


Online games are constantly evolving. Each day a new twist or turn is introduced to keep the users guessing and interested. PoolStars.com, an online pool simulation game, recently completed it’s evolution with the introduction of Real Money gaming to the mix. Now users are able to challenge each other over the cyber felt for more than just bragging rights and points. Now cash is the tool that settles the disputes. In addition to Real Money Gaming, PoolStars.com has created a revolution in the online pool world with their introduction of Online Snooker. Now the same world class graphics and physics engine that helped catapult PoolStars.com to the top of the online pool world, has been implemented in the age old game of snooker. Currently only available in play money mode, users are able to hone their skills and learn the complexities of the most challenging pool variation.  

PoolStars has recently added some user friendly tools to help the novice players compete with the sharks. Aim Lines have been added to certain areas of the game to help attract new players, enlarging the friendly community.

This Sunday November 30th, PoolStars is running exclusive $500 PoolStars depositors Freeroll. Entry is available for all users that have a successful depositing history. The automatic freeroll ticket is provided under Cashier in the Game.

With a graphics engine supervised by Steve Davis, PoolStars is the most realistic, authentic online pool simulation on the net, and best of all, it’s free.

Don’t get lost in the variety of games. Choose what is real!



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