Cutthroat pool is a great game for three to five people. It's similar to 8ball pool in that each participant gets a set with balls and must then pocket the opponent’s ball. There are however some additional rules that make it different from 8ball pool.
Players must agree when shots will be taken and assign balls to groups. Each group is composed of five numbered balls. Once the player who made the ball picks the set of balls that he wants to shoot, the rest of players can begin shooting after that shot is made.
The most important thing to remember when playing cutthroat: the cueball must stay between the table's head cushion and the rail. A foul occurs when a player accidentally flings the cueball on the table. A foul is when a player jumps on the cue ball accidentally and they lose their turn.
Cutthroat can be played using a triangular rack. Players usually rack one ball in front of them, and the remaining balls are placed in the corners of the triangle. Depending on how many players are in the game, the other corners may also be racked. Players need to decide beforehand how they will call their shots in order to avoid a messy break.
Each player will usually take turns calling his shots and can only stop when there is a foul or miss. There are many rules that will govern the way balls are identified. If the ball is spotted on its shooter's side, it must be spotted on the rail with the object on its side. This increases the chance of the shooter scoring and makes it more difficult for other players to run out the ball.
There is no draw in cutthroat. If the shooter's ball and the opponent's make contact with the rail, it is called a draw. There are no draws in cutthroat. The other players will settle for the group, if the ball is not seen with contact.
Cutthroat is a fast-paced game that requires players to constantly shoot. Cutthroat's primary goal is to be the last remaining player. Once that goal is reached, the player will win the game.
The most common way to play cutthroat is with three or five players. It is possible to play the game with two players depending on the number of players. A team has a greater chance of winning if each player is proficient in the game. But it can still be fun to play with two or three players. There are simple rules for pool, but there are also advanced strategies. You can also learn new skills while having a lot of fun.