Billard game and method of playng the same

Abstract

The instant application discloses a variety of embodiments for a method and apparatus relating to games of pool. One embodiment for a method of playing pool may comprise a first player and a second layer shooting a cue ball at object balls. In the embodiment the first layer will shoot to break a rack of object balls. After breaking the rack of the object balls, the first player may shoot a pre-determined number of ten shots where the player attempts to pocket as many balls as possible.

1 . A method for playing a game comprising:
 (a) placing at least one object ball and at least one cue ball on a playing surface of a pool table;   (b) striking the cue ball a designated number of times wherein permitting the at least one cue ball and at least one object ball to stop completely after each strike;   (c) counting and recording the number of object balls pocketed;   (d) repeating the steps of (a) through (c); and   (e) counting and recording the number of object balls pocketed during steps (a) through (d).   
   
   
       2 . A method for aiding at least one player to play the game of  claim 1  by providing the player with access to a playing surface of a pool table. 
   
   
       3 . A method for creating league tournaments where a plurality of parties may play the game of  claim 1 :
 (a) providing each party with access to a playing surface of a pool table;   (b) monitoring a layout for play by the plurality of parties;   (c) tracking a score for each party;   (d) recording the score for reach party; and   (e) releasing the results of the scores.   
   
   
       4 . An apparatus in the form of a kit to aid a party in playing the game of  claim 1 :
 (a) a product case capable of carrying object balls and/or cue balls;   (b) a shot count reader;   (c) a means for keeping score of at least one player; and   (d) a means for monitoring at least one player's handicap.