Face Off
A unique and highly addictive pool variant created by Jesse Caputo in 2003 and popularized at the University of Connecticut, Storrs.
In this highly unorthodox pool variant, players simulataneously shoot one of the colored game balls in an attempt to sink the cue ball or the opposing player's game ball.
Rules and Equipment
A standard pool table and equipment is used in this variant
1. Players select a cue stick and one of the colored game balls
2. Players position themselves at opposite ends of the table with the length of the playing surface between them.
3. Players position their game ball anywhere within the quarter of the table closest to their starting position.
3a. Once the players' hands release the game ball, its position may not be altered before the beginning of game-play.
4. The referee places the white cue ball directly in the center of the table and calls out "Face Off!"
5. At the sound of the call, players may begin simulataneously shooting their game ball in an attempt to sink the cue ball or to sink or dislodge the opposing player's game ball.
5a. A player may shoot his own ball as frequently or infrequently as he desires, provided that the ball has stopped moving. A ball in motion by not be shot. Breaking this rule results in disqualification.
5b. A player may not shoot the cue ball or the game ball of the opposing player, or touch either of these balls or the opposing player's cue stick. Breaking this rule results in disqualification.
5c. Players may change positions and move anywhere around the table during game play.
5d. Interference with the shooting or mobility of the opposing player results in disqualification of the player.
6. The game ends when any of the three balls are sunk, when any of the three balls leave the table, or with the disqualification of one of the players.
6a. A player who sinks the cue ball wins the game.
6b. A player whose game ball is sunk, either through the skill of his opponent or accidentally, is out and his opponent wins the game.
6c. If a player is disqualified, his opponent wins by default.
6d. If at any time any of the three balls leave the table, the game is re-started. There is no winner.
6e. If a combination of the above outcomes should occur concurrently, the referee shall determine which occurred first and award the game to the appropriate player.
7. Score may be kept and a match played to any amount of agreed-upon wins.