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Life pool

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Life pool is a historical form of pocket billiards associated with nineteenth-century Britain. It is played with a standard set of colored billiard balls, and participants typically contribute stakes before play begins. Each player has a limited number of lives, which can be lost through specified fouls or other failures during the game. The format combines cue-sport technique with elimination and wagering rules.

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What is life pool?

Life pool is a historical pocket-billiards game associated with nineteenth-century Britain. Players use colored billiard balls and contribute stakes before play begins.

Why is it called life pool?

The name refers to the system of limited lives used in the game. Players can lose lives during play, so mistakes affect whether they remain in the contest.

What equipment does life pool use?

Life pool uses a standard set of colored billiard balls and a pocket-billiards table. Its rules also include player stakes and limited lives.

When was life pool played?

Life pool is associated with nineteenth-century Britain. It belongs to the historical development of pocket billiards rather than modern tournament snooker.

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