Rules
Official Rules
The rules every ranked RingGame match and tournament is played under. Venues may publish house variations — they're shown on the match or tournament page and the Ringmaster applies them.
Games
How each pool game is played in ranked matches.
8-Ball
Call-shot group game with solids and stripes. Clear your group, then pocket the 8.
Read the rules9-Ball
Rotation game: always hit the lowest ball first; legally pocket the 9 to win.
Read the rules10-Ball
Call-shot rotation game: lowest ball first, and the 10 never wins on the break.
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Formats
Team play, lives formats and tournament structures.
Scotch Doubles & Mixer
Two-player teams alternate shots. Mixer randomises the partnerships.
Read the rulesSurvivor & Chip
Lives formats: every loss costs a life; the last player standing wins.
Read the rulesTournament Formats & Byes
Single and double elimination, round robin, Swiss, check-in, seeding and byes.
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Procedures
Reporting, verification, disputes and conduct.
Want to know how results affect your rating? Read the rating methodology.