Players call the ball, pocket, and bank route.
Group Games · Billiards Board
Bank Pool Five
Only called banks score, so every point feels earned.
Only called bank shots score. First player to 5 legal banks wins the rack. A clean two-rail bank counts as 2 points if it was called before the shot. Format: 1v1 or round robin.
- BoardBilliards
- Category8-Ball + 9-Ball
- Best forPool players who like geometry and shot calling.
- Players2-4
Read it out
Quick start.
“Called banks only. Say ball, pocket, and bank route before the shot.”
Run the round
How to play Bank Pool Five
Only legal called bank shots score.
A miss or non-bank make ends the turn by the agreed rule.
Keep the bank total visible.
Guide details
Run it cleanly
How the result works
Each legal called bank scores 1. Optional two-rail banks score 2.
Example: A called side-bank drops cleanly and moves the player to 4 points.
Keep it clean
Counting accidental banks. The bank must be called before the shot.
Safety: Watch nearby players before hard bank attempts.
Who it fits
Pool players who like geometry and shot calling.
Pace
Low
Group share
Send the setup
We're playing Bank Pool Five from Studboards. A pool bank-shot race where only called banks count. Fits: Players: 2-4 | Time: 15-30 min | Gear: Pool table, balls, cues, and score note Safety: Watch nearby players before hard bank attempts. View Idea: https://www.studboards.com/boards/billiards/billiards-bank-pool-five.html
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