Objective of the Game

Billard Artistique, also known as Artistic Billiards, is a variant of billiards focused on performing artistic and challenging shots. The goal is to successfully execute a predetermined shot or a series of shots described in a task and earn points for doing so.

Playing Field

The game is played on a carom billiard table, without pockets and with three balls (two white cue balls and one red object ball).

Setup

1. The table should be clean, and the balls should be correctly calibrated for precision shots.
2. Players should familiarize themselves with the rules and specific requirements of each task.
3. Tasks are predefined positions of the balls on the table, describing which ball should be hit with the cue ball first, and what additional touches must occur.

Rules

• Each player must execute the task from a fixed position. The balls must be placed exactly on the stipulated starting points.
• A player has a predetermined number of attempts to perform the task successfully (often three shots).
• Points are awarded based on the difficulty of the task and whether the conditions were completely met.
• There is a set time limit for each attempt to complete the task.
• On a failed attempt, the next player gets the opportunity.

Special Features

• Tasks are categorized by difficulty, and players can strategically choose simpler tasks to ensure they score points or opt for more difficult ones to earn more points.
• Strategic considerations involve planning the order of tasks to maximize point gains optimally.

Winning Conditions

• The game is played over a specified number of rounds or until a player reaches a predetermined score.
• The player with the most points at the end of the game wins.

Billard Artistique requires skill, concentration, and a good imagination to visualize and perform complex shots. It is a game that combines both technique and creativity.