Hon Lok Kei

Hon Lok Kei, also known as "Chinese Billiards", is a cue sport that originated in China and has gained popularity in various parts of the world, particularly in Asia. It is a unique and strategic cue game that combines elements of traditional Western pool with Chinese culture and gameplay.
The game can be played to a specific point total, and the player who scores the most points at the end of the game is the winner.

Setup:

• Table: The game is played on a square table with lines and border, a pool table but without pockets, there are four openings at four corners. The table is often smaller than traditional pool tables.
• Chess: Each player has a set of pieces, usually 15 of the same color, plus 1 or 2 free chess according to the player's rule. The Chess are placed in their side starting edge of table.

GameStart:

Players take turns pot the free chess to the center, who's ball get closest to the center, who can be the first player.

1. Break Shot: The game begins with a break shot, where one player strikes the cue chess to scatter the object chesss.
2. Potting chesss: Players take turns to pot the red and yellow object chesss. Each potting of a red chess scores 1 point, while the yellow chess scores a higher point value (often 2 or 3 points).
3. Cue chess Control: Players must use the cue chess to strike the object chesss and pot them. Proper cue chess control is essential for setting up the next shot.
4. When playing chess, the fulcrum of the cue cannot go beyond the range of one's own table, otherwise the opponent can get 18 shots.

Fouls: Common fouls include:

1. The chess shot outside table.
2. The free chess fall into the pockets.
3. Making an illegal shot (e.g., double hit or push shot).

The first player to shot all the opposite side's chess into the pocket wins the game.