Beat the 8 Ball
- Players: 2–4 players
- Play time: 10 min
- BGG rating: 6.5
About Beat the 8 Ball
Players try to have the highest score at the end of three rounds of play or to be the first player to score ten or more points. Each player releases their ball along the track to score points before the eight ball drops and blocks the scoring track. The Beat The Eight Ball game from Ideal is a game of patience and skill. After the Eight Ball is set spinning in the funnel each player must decide when to release their own marble. Beating the Eight Ball at all gives you points, coming in after it takes points away. More points are given the later your ball is so it pays to take chances. Further description given by Sam Cancilla at http://www.Samstoybox.com
- Released
- 1975
- Designer
- Frank D. Ventura
- Age
- 7+
- Best with
- 4 players (BGG community)
Rules and prices
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How many players can play Beat the 8 Ball?
Beat the 8 Ball plays with 2–4 players.
What is the best player count for Beat the 8 Ball?
BoardGameGeek community voters say Beat the 8 Ball is best with 4 players (11 votes).
How long does Beat the 8 Ball take to play?
A game of Beat the 8 Ball takes 10 min.
What age is Beat the 8 Ball for?
The recommended minimum age for Beat the 8 Ball is 7+.
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