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JaneFairfax

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Billiard Tables

http://www.mathsisfun.com/games/billiard-tables.html

The object is to score 2501 points or more. I completed the game in under 10 minutes.

MathsIsFun

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Re: Billiard Tables

Wow. I couldn't do that and I wrote the game

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bobbym

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Re: Billiard Tables

I scored 383 in 9:32 what do I get?

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MathsIsFun

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Re: Billiard Tables

A sad look.

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bobbym

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Re: Billiard Tables

Hi;

A sad look for a sad score is appropriate.

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In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

JaneFairfax

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Re: Billiard Tables

I improved my time.

Identity

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Re: Billiard Tables

2526 in 13:46 too slow
Jane's times are amazing!

JaneFairfax

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Fruityloop

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Re: Billiard Tables

JaneFairfax,
   Absolutely amazing!  Your scores and times verge on being unbelievable!  Hmmm... is there a connection between number theory and being skilled at billards?

bobbym

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From: Bumpkinland

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Re: Billiard Tables

Hi Fruittyloop;

Why is it that casinos can't descriminate based on race but they can descriminate based on intelligence? (e.g. they can stop you from playing because you're counting cards)

Basically it is because they are a bunch of fat cats that control the entire state. Elected officials are nothing but their pawns. Since the gov. has not granted intellectuals the same priviliges it grants cats, you have to be careful if you are a card counter. They can do more than just bar you...

On the plus side, since the pit personnel aren't any smarter than a household cat one can engage in that activity undetected for quite a long time. Unless you run into the "Living Legend" or his brother you will probably not be detected.

Sorry, for mouthing off, and getting back on target. I am not sure that there is a connection between number theory and billiards. Jane's scores are amazing because she is amazing, it is that simple.

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In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

JaneFairfax

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Registered: 2007-02-23

Posts: 6,868

Re: Billiard Tables

JaneFairfax,
   Absolutely amazing!  Your scores and times verge on being unbelievable!  Hmmm... is there a connection between number theory and being skilled at billards?

When playing any game, you have adopt a specific strategy based on that particular game. For this one, my tips for getting to 2501 or highter would be these:

(1) Go for the highest-scoring pockets.
(2) Go for the most accessible pockets and pot as quickly as possible.

(1) Obviously going for high scores such as 12 × 12 = 144 will advance your total score much more quickly than if you only try low scores like 2 × 2 = 4 (which you would have to do 36 times before your total score advances by 144). However, in some of the table configurations, the highest-scoring pockets may be rather inaccessible. In this case, (2) might be a better option. For instance, suppose the pocket marked 12 on a particular table is in a tricky corner, and it might take you 30 seconds to make a successful pot there. Then you would take one minute to make 12 × 12 = 144. On the other hand, there may be a pocket marked 9 on the same table where you can pot successfully in just 10 seconds. If you go for that pocket four times, you would score 162 in 40 seconds – more points in less time than going for the awkward pocket marked 12.

Try and strike a balance between (1) and (2) to get to 2501 as quickly as possible.

Last edited by JaneFairfax (2010-01-10 00:19:08)

JaneFairfax

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Fruityloop

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Re: Billiard Tables

Yeah, you are correct Bobbym..
I played in Vegas in 2003 and I was barred from 3 casinos in 2 days.  Funny thing is, I played in Vegas in 2008 and I wasn't even barred.  There is a local casino where I live that doesn't care and I can get away with betting ratios of 30-1.  The only bad thing is they have 8-deck shoes and with Basic Strategy the player is at a disadvantage of about .77%  It's a pretty bad game and you sometimes have to sit there for a very long time counting cards waiting for the count to go up.  What never fails to amaze me is that 99.9% of the people who play backjack don't even play basic strategy, they happily throw their money away.  Even the dealers are ignorant, you hit A7 and they're incredulous.  Anyways enough for now...

Last edited by Fruityloop (2010-01-16 04:34:39)

bobbym

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Re: Billiard Tables

Hi Fruittyloop;

Why don't you start a new thread in Dark discussions and copy these posts over there. There we can discuss the mathematics and computer aspects of this subject.

NIce score Jane!

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In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

JaneFairfax

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Re: Billiard Tables