Cue Sports & Billiards Rules
Pool & Billiards Ball Colors
Match solid balls (1–7) with their identical-colored stripe counterparts (9–15) and master official 8-ball triangle racking order.
Select A Pool Ball Number (1 to 15):
8
Special (8-Ball) Suit
#8 Ball — Solid Black
Hex: #0F172A
Color & Suit Pairing:
The deciding game ball (must be pocketed last in called pocket)
9-Ball / Rotation Rule:
Used in 9-Ball diamond racks! (#8 is a legal object ball in 9-ball).
Official 8-Ball Triangle Racking Rules
Apex Ball
The front ball of the triangle rack can be any ball, but rests on the foot spot.
8-Ball Center
The 8-Ball MUST be placed in the exact center of the rack (2nd row from the apex).
Bottom Corner Balls
The two bottom corner balls MUST be different types: one solid and one stripe.
The Golden Break
Pocketing the 8-ball on the break in BCA / APA league rules is either an instant win or re-rack depending on local tournament rules.