If no player exceeds 61 by the time all the balls are pocketed, they are racked again and play continues.īalls are divided between solids (1-7) and stripes (9-15). Whoever gets more than 61 points first wins. You gain points equal to the number on the ball you pocketed. You must pocket balls in order starting with 1 all the way to 15. You must pocket the balls in order starting with 1 and ending with 9.