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Franzi | Games
Franzi | Games 
Billiards at MERKUR Arcades
MERKUR is more than just slots: Play billiards at the MERKUR Arcades!
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Billiards at MERKUR Arcades
Not only rolls
Where can I play billiards at MERKUR?
To see which locations have billiards, just head over to our <a href='#'>location finder</a>. Search for the MERKUR Arcades in your area and look for the billiard ball icon next to the address to confirm they have tables available.MERKUR Arcade offers billiard tables by using the location finder . Simply search for MERKUR Arcades near you and look out for the billiard ball symbol under the branch name and address.
Just a quick reminder: you must bring a valid ID to enter any MERKUR Arcade. Once you've checked in and paid the hourly rate for the table, you're all set to play!
New to the game? Here is a quick guide on how billiards actually works.
This is the 8-ball variant:
In 8-ball, two players face off. After the balls are racked in a triangle, the 'break' shot scatters them across the table. Players are then split into two groups: one takes the solid-colored balls (1–7) and the other takes the striped ones (9–15). The break determines who gets which group, based on which ball is potted first.
How is a game of billiards played?
The goal is straightforward: clear all your assigned balls from the table first, then successfully sink the black 8-ball to claim victory.goal of your billiards match is simple: the first player to pot all of their balls then gets to pot the black eight – and by doing so, wins the game.
You must always hit one of your own balls first using the cue ball. Once your set is completely cleared, you can aim for the black 8. Be careful, though—if you sink the 8-ball too early or by mistake, you lose the match instantly.
Further pool billiards variants:
- 9-ball: This is a faster, high-energy version often seen in professional tournaments. Instead of solids and stripes, you must always target the lowest-numbered ball remaining on the table. However, you can still pot other balls through combination shots. The first person to legally pocket the 9-ball wins—even if it happens via a 'combo' shot where the cue ball hits the 1 first, which then knocks the 9 into a pocket.9-ball: This version is faster and more exciting, which is why it is often played in tournaments. There are no solids or stripes: you must always hit the lowest-numbered ball on the table first, but you may pot other balls through combinations. The player who legally pots the 9 wins. This can also happen if, for example, you hit the 1 first and it then knocks the 9 into a pocket (a so-called “combo”).
- 10-ball: Designed for those who have mastered the basics, this variant is more technical. Like 9-ball, it follows a numerical order (balls 1–10), but it introduces 'call shots.' This means you must explicitly state which ball you are hitting and which pocket it's going into. Since fluke shots don't count, 10-ball is the gold standard for players wanting to showcase their true precision.10-ball: If you are already an experienced billiards player, this variant might be just right for you. The game starts similarly to 9-ball, but it comes with more rules: it is played with balls 1 to 10, in order, and with a call shot. That means you must declare in advance which ball you will pocket and into which pocket. In addition, lucky shots do not count! This makes 10-ball the “serious” version for players who want to prove their skill.
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