electronskäyt

Electronski käyt is a traditional billiards game originating from Finland. It is a household name in the country, with a significant following among recreational players. The game is played on a rectangular table with six pockets, divided into two groups of three pockets each. Two to four players participate in a game, with each player using a cue to strike the balls.

Gameplay involves shotting the 15 red balls into the pockets, after which the 7 object balls, also known as yellow, one or two white cue balls and the 8 black billiard balls, irrespective of which player's turn it is. Scoring is based on the points accumulated from successfully pocketing the red balls. Complications arise when players' balls enter the opposite group's pocket, scoring more points. A player's turn ends when they commit a foul.

Players aim to achieve a total score of 50 points or higher, which often requires utilizing complex strategies, such as attempting bank shots or aiming for setup fouls with an opponent's cub. The overall score is determined by the most points made, changing in case of a tie, favoring players who compelled their opponents into rules-breaking moves. Skill and strategy are consistently considerable in the game of electronski käyt, making it a popular activity within social circles.