description Fifteen-ball pool Overview
Fifteen-ball pool, also called fifteen-ball or 61 pool, is a historical American pocket-billiards game played with a cue ball and fifteen numbered balls. The balls are normally played in numerical rotation, and a legally pocketed ball scores the number printed on it; the usual winning target is 61 points. The format is of interest to players studying earlier American pool games and the development of rotation scoring.
help Fifteen-ball pool FAQ
Why is fifteen-ball pool also called 61 pool?
In the usual scoring system, a legally pocketed ball scores the number printed on it. The numbers from 1 through 15 total 120, so a player needs 61 points to win before the opponent can reach the required majority.
Does fifteen-ball pool use rotation?
Yes. Players normally must contact the lowest-numbered ball on the table first, even though they can sometimes pocket another ball after making a legal hit.
How many balls are used in fifteen-ball pool?
The game uses one cue ball and fifteen numbered object balls. The object balls are typically racked in a triangle, as in other rotation games.
How is fifteen-ball pool different from nine-ball?
Both games use rotation, but fifteen-ball pool uses balls numbered 1 through 15 and scores their face values. Nine-ball uses nine object balls and is normally won by legally pocketing the 9-ball.
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