Skittles - Billiard Term Definition
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Definition of Skittles
Skittles is a billiards term that is a part of Billiard Accessory Terminology.
Skittles are pins that are used in various billiard games. They stand upright on the pool table, and have various uses depending on the game being played, and that game's specific rules.
Italian and South American skittles generally have a width of 7mm or 0.28 Inches at the round base, and a height of 25mm or 1 inch tall. Although these measurements are the general standard, it should be noted that various games call for larger sized skittles.
Depending on the game being played, different numbers of skittles will be used.
For rules on how to play skittles pool, see:
- Skittles Pool Rules
- Canadian Skittle Pool Rules
- Thread on other regional variations such as how to play skittle pool in Singapore
See: skittle, pin, pins, birilli, birillo for more on the meaning of "Skittles".
Skittles - Usage
How many skittles are in a set of skittles?
Billiards - Skittles
- Title: Skittles
- Author: billiardsforum (Billiards Forum)
- Published: 12/30/2007 10:59:42 AM
- Last Updated: 2/20/2020 2:50:49 AM
- Last Updated By: billiardsforum
Skittles Comments
dilligaf from Toronto, ON on 4/13/2008 6:08:43 PM
I have posted an article with skittles pool rules, as I remember the game from my teenage years. It details how the skittles and pins are set up and how skittles pool is played.
billiardsforum from Halifax, NS on 4/13/2008 6:17:50 PMThanks for sharing, and sure, if you have more, please do post it! Thats really interesting stuff.
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