Snooker

Snooker is a fun indoor game played on a big green table. Players use a long stick called a cue to hit balls. The goal is to knock colored balls into pockets on the sides of the table. Snooker is very popular in England and around the world. Top players compete in big tournaments for prize money.

How to Play

A snooker table has 15 red balls and 6 colored balls. Players must first hit a red ball into a pocket. Then they try to pocket a colored ball. They keep switching between red and colored balls. Each color is worth different points, and the black ball is worth the most.

The Game's History

Snooker was invented by British soldiers in India in 1875. It became popular back home in England soon after. Today, the biggest snooker event is the World Snooker Championship. It is held every year in a city called Sheffield in England. Players like Ronnie O'Sullivan have won many world titles.

Fun Facts

• A perfect snooker game scores 147 points.
• Snooker tables are bigger than pool tables.
• The sport is shown on TV in many countries, including China.

Did You Know?

A snooker table is so big and heavy that it can weigh more than a small car and must be set up very carefully to be perfectly flat.