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Cutthroat three-way pool game

Each player protects one group of five balls. Last player with any assigned balls on the table wins.

Read the rule, copy it to your group, and start playing. STUD mode is optional.

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Play idea Cutthroat + Teams

How to play

Cutthroat Three-Way

Each player protects one group of five balls. Last player with any assigned balls on the table wins.

A player who runs two opponent balls in one turn may bring back one of their own pocketed balls.

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Optional setup

Use this as the main activity from Billiards Board. Play for points, bragging rights, or simple rotation first. STUD mode is optional and the activity works without it.

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