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The Original Lazy Man's Pool

The Original Lazy Man's Pool

Lazy Man's Games · 1986
2–40 min8+ yrs4.5 BGG5
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How do you play The Original Lazy Man's Pool?

The game board (14" x 22") resembles a pool table (six pockets) and players place pawns on the game board "pockets". By rolling dice that match the pocket, players may draw from the "Ball" deck and keep the card unless a "Scratch" card is drawn.

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The Original Lazy Man's Pool box art
official art · Lazy Man's Games

The game board (14" x 22") resembles a pool table (six pockets) and players place pawns on the game board "pockets". By rolling dice that match the pocket, players may draw from the "Ball" deck and keep the card unless a "Scratch" card is drawn. If a "Scratch" is drawn, players must return a previously won "Ball." When all the "Balls" are drawn, the round is over and points are scored based on the total value of the "ball" cards won. The winner is player with the highest total after five rounds.

Variations included provide rules for 8-Ball, Rotation and 9-Ball.

game anatomy
BGG rating4.5 / 10
Play time
0 min
Players
2–4
Recommended age
8+ yrs
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Frequently asked questions

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Q3How do you play The Original Lazy Man's Pool?
The Original Lazy Man's Pool is a sports game, for 2–4 players, taking ~0 minutes, featuring dice rolling. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about The Original Lazy Man's Pool — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does The Original Lazy Man's Pool support?
The Original Lazy Man's Pool is played by 2–4 players.
Q5How long does a game of The Original Lazy Man's Pool take?
A game of The Original Lazy Man's Pool takes about 0 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is The Original Lazy Man's Pool for?
The Original Lazy Man's Pool is recommended from age 8.
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