Skilliards: A Billiards Skill Building Game

Skilliards is a billiards skill-building game that transforms traditional pool practice into a structured, competitive experience. The game uses a deck of cards where each card describes a specific shot or drill that players must attempt on the billiards table. The gameplay is straightforward yet engaging: players take turns drawing cards from the deck, setting up the balls according to the card's instructions, and scanning QR codes for detailed shot directions. If they successfully complete the shot, they earn the points listed on the card and keep it; if they miss, the card is discarded. Each card has a point value based on its difficulty level, with some cards offering tiered scoring (like 10 points for completing the full drill or 5 points for sinking at least half the balls). The primary goal is to be the first player to reach a predetermined target score, typically 25 points, making it a race to accumulate successful shots. The game also offers solo variations where players can focus on beating their personal high scores within a set number of turns or use it as a targeted practice tool by selecting specific cards to work on repeatedly until mastered. This makes Skilliards both a competitive multiplayer game and an effective training system for improving billiards skills. —description from the publisher