Straight Pool Rules
The game is played with a cue ball (the white ball) and fifteen object balls numbered 1-15.
The object is to reach a set number of points (15 by default). One point is scored for each ball pocketed where no foul is made.
Opening break
Continuing play
The shooter remains at the table as long as he continues to legally pocket called balls or wins the game by scoring the required number of points. When fourteen balls from a rack have been legally pocketed, the balls are re-racked.
Call shots (only in PRO mode)
Shots must be called in PRO mode of the game. The shooter may call "safety" in which case play passes to the opponent at the end of the shot and any object ball pocketed on the safety is spotted.
Fouls
If the shooter commits a standard foul, a point is subtracted from his score, and play passes to his opponent.
Standard fouls are:
There is an additional 15 points penalty for three consecutive fouls (except for breaking fouls), and the balls are re-racked.
Winning the game
A player wins the game by scoring the required number of points.
The player who reaches -15 points loses the game.
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