Snooker Quiz | Can You Pot the Right Answers?
Think you know snooker? Take this ultimate quiz!
Gm quizzers! 👋 Ready to dive into the world of snooker? 🎱 It’s a game of precision, strategy, and just a touch of luck. Whether you’re a casual viewer or can rattle off your favourite players' century breaks, this quiz is designed for all levels. 🌟
From iconic moments on the green baize to those tricky rule questions that keep everyone on their toes, we’ve got a range of challenges to test your knowledge. How well do you know the game that’s captivated fans for decades? 🤔
So, grab your cue, take aim, and let’s see if you can clear the table or if you’ll end up in a snooker! 🚀💥
Tap to reveal the answer and see if you got it right!
Q1: Let's start easy...in snooker, what colour is the cue ball? White.
Q2: How many reds are on the table at the start of a frame? 15 (arranged in a triangle between the pink and black).
Q3: Who was the youngest-ever winner of the World Snooker Championship? Stephen Hendry, who won his first title at the age of 21 in 1990.
Q4: What is the value of the black ball? 7 points.
Q5: What is the name of the prestigious annual snooker tournament held at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield, England? The World Snooker Championship.
Q6: If a player pots the cue ball, what is this foul called? A scratch.
Q7: Who was the first player to officially record a 147 break in a World Championship match? Cliff Thorburn, the Canadian snooker player, in 1983.
Q8: Which snooker legend is nicknamed 'The Rocket'? Ronnie O'Sullivan.
Q9: In snooker, how many points is the pink ball worth? 6 points.
Q10: What’s the term for a break that starts with a red and a black for every red, finishing with all colours? A maximum break (147).
Q11: In a standard game of snooker, how many balls are used? A standard game of snooker uses 22 balls: 15 red balls, 6 coloured balls (yellow, green, brown, blue, pink, and black), and the white cue ball.
Q12: Who holds the record for the fastest competitive 147 break? Ronnie O’Sullivan (5 minutes 8 seconds). Blink and you'd have missed it, he played faster than I can make a cup of tea! 😱
Q13: What is the ‘D’ on a snooker table used for? Marks the area where the cue ball must be placed for the opening break or a re-spotted shot.
Q14: What’s the name of the device used to extend a player’s reach for a shot? The rest.
Q15: What is the term for when a player needs multiple snookers to win but continues playing? Snookers-required stage (or 'playing for a miracle').
Q16: What’s the maximum possible break in snooker with a free ball included? 155.
Q17: The world championship moved to the Crucible Theatre in which year? 1977.
Q18: What’s the term for intentionally hitting an object ball lightly to prevent a chance for the opponent? Rolling up (or playing a safety).
Q19: Who was the first left-handed player to win the World Snooker Championship? Mark Williams, the Welsh snooker player, in 2000.
Q20: What’s the name of the phenomenon when a shot is perfectly aligned, but the cue ball jumps slightly, causing a missed pot? Skid (or kick).
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Now that you've uncovered all 20 answers — how did you do?
17–20 correct – Snooker Superstar 🔥 You’ve mastered the game! Whether you're racking up century breaks or knowing your snooker history inside and out, you’ve truly earned the title of Snooker Superstar. Keep cueing up that excellence, and you're ready to take on any challenger! 🎱🌟
10–16 correct – Snooker Enthusiast 🎓 Great work, you’ve got a solid grasp of snooker! You're well on your way to becoming a snooker expert, but a few tricky shots may have caught you out. Keep practising, and you'll be potting with precision in no time. 💪🎱
0–9 correct – Snooker Rookie 🎲 No worries, everyone starts somewhere! You’ve dipped your cue into the game, but there’s plenty of room to improve. Don’t be discouraged, a little more practice and you'll be clearing the table in no time! 🎱🔥
And that’s your snooker fix complete, thanks for playing along! See you next time, I Eat Quizzes – Out! 👋
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