Billiard Game Rules for Miniclip
Billiards enjoyed a boost in popularity when the pastime moved from the felt to online cyberspace in the late 1990s. Allowing players to play alone or competitively, online billiards games are an excellent way for budding billiards enthusiasts to practice angles and shot strength when away from the table. The "Billiards" game at online game site, Miniclip, is as simple to play as it is enjoyable.
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Before You Play
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Navigate to the link in the Reference section below. Be sure that you have a clickable mouse connected to your computer. Click the large "Play!" box on the right side of the screen to open the "Billiards" game window. When you are ready to play, click the "Play Game" button toward the bottom of the play window.
Playing the Game
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Your goal is to sink all ten balls on the table without sinking the white cue ball. To hit the cue ball, simply position the cue around the ball with the mouse, hold the left mouse button while pulling the cue away from the ball and move it into the ball to take a shot. The game gives you five minutes to sink all ten balls and displays the countdown clock at the top of the game window. Once you make your first shot, the countdown begins. You can sink the balls in any order you like, but choose your shots wisely, as sinking the white cue ball with result in an immediate "Game Over." The game also keeps track of your score and current number of shots taken at the top right of the game window. For an added challenge, try to beat the game as quickly as you dare with as few shots as possible.
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Tips and Strategies
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First, understand that the cue ball seems to roll on ice. It takes quite awhile for the white cue ball to stop rolling once it gets going, so be very gentle with your shots. Some pool players try to muscle their shots in, but the unpredictable nature of the cue ball will result in plenty of scratches and Game Overs for those players. Second, take your time. Line up your shots, consider the angles and strike softly. In this case, slow and easy wins the race. Third, make the break count. While you don't necessary need a strong break to win, it will certainly help. You can oftentimes pocket two or three balls with the first shot, increasing your score and saving precious seconds.
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