description Black pool Overview
Black pool, originally called everlasting pool, was a form of pocket billiards recorded from 1862 and played mainly in the late nineteenth century. Each player had a designated ball, and potting an opponent's ball removed one of that opponent's lives; potting the black ball made all opponents pay a life. Historical accounts place black pool among the pool games later combined with pyramid pool in the development of snooker.
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What was black pool originally called?
Black pool was originally called everlasting pool. It was recorded as early as 1862 and was played mainly during the late nineteenth century.
How did lives work in black pool?
Each player had a designated ball and a set of lives. Potting an opponent's ball removed one of that opponent's lives.
What happened when a player potted the black ball?
The black ball had a special role in the game and could affect the remaining lives and outcome. The exact result depended on the historical ruleset being used.
How is black pool different from modern eight-ball?
Black pool was a nineteenth-century life-based game in which players had designated balls. Modern eight-ball generally uses groups of solids and stripes, followed by the black eight ball.
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