Keno Game Rules
Rules for Keno Sixty-One Ring Game (For the Gambler)
Goal
Be the first player to reach 61 points to win the game.
Setup:
Each player antes up, placing their stake in the reserve box.
Rack the balls as you would for a standard game of pool.
How to Play:
- Determine the Starting Player:
- Each player draws a pea from the pill bottle.
- The player with the highest numbered pea starts the game.
- Return all peas to the pill bottle after selection.
- Break the Balls:
- The first player breaks by placing the cue ball in the kitchen (behind the headstring), in front of the Keno board.
- Scoring:
- Players aim to land balls on the Keno board shooting from where the cue ball lands.
- Your score for each shot = ball number + hole number.
- (Example: If the 6-ball lands in the 10-hole, you score 16 points.)
- Keep track of your total.
- Turn Rotation:
- Players take turns shooting, accumulating points until someone reaches 61 or more.
Special Rules & Bonuses:
- Exact Match Bonus:
- If a player lands a ball in the hole of the same number (e.g., the 2-ball in the 2-hole), everyone pays double the ante.
- Scratching Penalty:
- If a player scratches, they must pay double the ante.
- Ball Movement Rule:
- If a shot moves an existing ball, the shooter receives credit for its new position, unless:
- The ball lands in the same hole it started in.
- The ball falls off the board.
- Exact 61 Bonus:
- If a player lands exactly on 61 points, everyone pays double.
- Instant Win Conditions:
- A player immediately wins if they land in:
- The Keno hole.
- The Double Keno hole (all players pay double).
Winning & Next Round:
- Once a player reaches 61 points or wins instantly, the game ends.
- The ante is replenished, and a new round begins.