Rules of Play

Below are links to rules of the billiard game:

Billiard Congress of America (BCA) Rules

• General Rules of Pocket Billiards

BCAPL / CSI / USAPL League Rules

• Official Rules of CueSports International

World Standardized Rules / ACS & CCS Leagues

• Official Rules of American and Canadian Cuesports Association

VNEA League Rules

• VNEA 9-Ball Game Rules
• VNEA 8-Ball Game Rules
• VNEA Scotch Doubles Game Rules
• General Definition of Pocket Billiards

APA League Rules

• 8-Ball and 9-Ball Game Rules
• Rules For Participation

 Snooker Rules

• The World Professional Billiards & Snooker Association Rules of Snooker
• Snooker Canada Official Rules

Official Billiard Rules

• World Rules of Carom Billiard
• Straight Rail or Free Billiard
• One Cushion Billiard
• Five Ball Billiard
• Straight Rail or Free Billiard
• 5 Pin Billiard