A great game for beginners and sharks alike, 7-ball is similar to 9-ball except it uses fewer balls and takes less time to play.
1. Rack by placing the 7-ball on the foot spot and surrounding it with balls 1 through 6 in a tight circle.
2. Rack the 1-ball at the apex of your rack and the rest in ascending order and clockwise. All balls should touch each other.
3. Decide which side of the table will be your side. The other side is your opponent's. (The player who doesn't break makes this decision after the break.)
4. Sink all the balls in ascending numeric order.
5. Continue shooting each time you sink a ball in its proper order.
6. Win the game by pocketing the 7-ball on your side of the table.