Carom billiards, sometimes called carambole billiards or simply carambole (and in some cases used as a synonym for the game of straight rail from which many carom games derive), is the overarching title of a family of billiards games generally played on cloth-covered, 5 by 10 feet (approximately 1.5 × 3 m) pocketless tables, which often feature heated slate beds. In its simplest form, the object of the game is to score points or "counts" by caroming one's own cue ball off both the opponent's cue ball and the object ball(s) on a single shot. The invention as well as the exact date of origin of carom billiards is somewhat obscure but is thought to be traceable to 18th-century France.
There is a large array of carom billiards disciplines. Some of the more prevalent today and historically are (chronologically by apparent date of development): straight rail, cushion caroms, balkline, three-cushion billiards and artistic billiards. There are many other carom billiards games, predominantly intermediary or offshoot games combining elements of those already listed, such as the champion's game, an intermediary game between straight rail and balkline, as well as games which are hybrids of carom billiards and pocket billiards, such as English billiards played on a snooker table and its descendant games, American four-ball billiards, and cowboy pool.
Backstreet Billiards is one of the most unique and full fledged pool simulations for Playstation.
This game offers a wide variety of pool and carom games: 8-Ball, 9-Ball, Rotation, Basic Pool, 141 Continuous, Bowlliards, Cutthroat, 5-9 and One Pocket.
Carom games include: 3-Ball, 4-Ball, Free, One Cushion, and Three Cushion. Adding to that are timed, trick shot and practice modes.
The most unique aspect of the game though is a story-mode. This mode consists of a adventure game where you play as a character on the search for his father's famous pool cue. The story mode allows you to visit different locations and challenge opponents who get tougher along the way. Hidden items and ability upgrades help you along the way in this RPG like mode. Four player's are supported with or without multitap.
Manufacturer's description:
Chalk Up Those Cues For The Best Billiards Action Available!
Shoot your way through the billiard underworld in this authentic pool simulation/adventure. Compete with friends or against computer opponents in a wide selection of pool halls and bars. Top-notch graphics, actual pool physics, and superb gameplay offer a rich and detailed feel. Defeat your opponents to win fame and special items that will make you an even greater pool player. It is going to take a steady hand a whole lot of practice to master the fine points of this classic game. C'mon in and challenge the smoothest hustlers around!
Features:
* Realistic pool physics and outstanding 3D graphics
* Check out your latest shot with the replay feature
* Judge your shots perfectly with the cue-ball-cursor that shows the path the cue will take
* 14 separate billiard games including 9-Ball, 8-Ball, Cutthroat, and Rotation
* Trick edit mode lets you create and save your own original tricks
* Intriguing story mode immerses you in a high-stake billiard atmosphere
* Supports up to 4 players
* Audio CD option lets you listen to your favorite music while playing
Features:
- First person perspective.
- 3D graphics
- Cartoon graphics
- Billiard theme.
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