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Bar Billiards


Bar Billiards


Bar Billiards

"It's not a classic but it's a respectable enough piece of programming that will keep many of you innocently amused for some hours."
A&B Computing

"Much as I enjoyed playing around with it, I don't think this is a game I would return to very often."
Computer Gamer

"The graphics' quality is high and the sliding score tab and super-smooth scrolling balls (which never seem to fluxate) lend a real touch of professionalism to what is a snip as a budget title."
Electron User Group

"This is a worthy simulation and well worth adding to your collection."
The Micro User

Introduction

A superb simulation of the highly popular pub game. This program offers one or two player option, top or bottom spin and smooth realistic ball movement. A must for all sports fans.

Points

The points awarded for potting a ball are as shown below: (N.B. Potting a red ball gives double-points).

  1. Potting a ball in a pocket at the end of the table gives from top to bottom; 10, 20, 30, 20 and 10 points.
  2. Potting a ball in the centrally position 'Red Peg' pocket gives 100 points.
  3. Potting a ball in either of the outside 'Red Peg' pockets gives 50 points.
  4. Potting a ball in the 'Black Peg' pocket gives 200 points.

Foul Strokes

  1. Black Peg is knocked over - present total score is lost.
  2. Red Peg is knocked over - current break is lost.
  3. Cue ball fails to make contact with another - current break is lost
  4. Any ball that returns past the end line - any points that may have been scored with that shot are lost.

Special Points

  1. If all the balls are on the table then the ball nearest the end line will be used as the cue ball.
  2. A built in time limit of 15 minutes is set for each game.

Game Controls

The game can be played with the following controls:

For cue ball direction:
Z - Left, X - Right, : - Up, / - Down, Space - Shoot
T - Shoot with top spin, B - Shoot with bottom spin
Cursor keys - Move cue ball in 'D'
S - Sound, Q - Quiet, ESCAPE - Abandon game

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Cover Art Language(s): English
Compatibility: BBC Model B, BBC Model B+, BBC Master 128, Acorn Electron
Release: Professionally released On Cassette
Original Release Date: 1st Mar 1988
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Bar Billiards (Cassette)
Bar Billiards (5.25" Disc)
Bar Billiards (3.5" Disc)