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Cueboy88
Home away from home
Joined: 13-Nov-2007
Posts: 588
From: Doncaster.
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Posted: 2012-11-25 20:59
I've watched a few bonus ball matches and really like the game. I just wondered what everyone else thinks of it? Time will tell if it sticks around, has anyone else seen it? Been on the website and I do think the balls are on the expensive side to say it's a new game, I suppose you could use an ordinary set though.
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Matt Lester
www.matthew-lester.com
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BFrench501
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Joined: 28-Mar-2010
Posts: 1598
From: Leicester
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Posted: 2012-11-25 21:50
I think the game is awesome, no reason you cant use odds/evens/8ball or spots/stripes/8ball. Playing to a time limit is better than this overtime stuff the game looks a lot more stripped down but it is better because of it. I hope it takes off as looks to incorporate a lot of different skillsets.
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billiardbloke
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Joined: 28-Sep-2010
Posts: 316
From: The Black Country
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Posted: 2012-11-25 23:23
I've really enjoyed watching the matches posted online so far. When the I watched the original Johnny Archer promo some 12-18 months ago I didn't think the game had a chance but having watched it played at that standard I think it is a great game which, as Baz states, incorporates so many billiard game-types. My gripes, team kits are tacky, ball set is too expensive as Matt said and why no iPhone/iPad app score board. Surely this would reduce the need for the inbox DVD scoreboard which should bring the price of the balls down
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The_Sandman
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Joined: 31-May-2009
Posts: 292
From: Birmingham
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Posted: 2012-11-26 19:59
It’s a great game and I really wish everyone at BB good luck with the new league format which starts this Thursday. At this stage I wouldn’t say I enjoy playing BonusBall any more than 9Ball or 10Ball, but certainly as much. Where I think BB is better is the structure.
The scoreboard keeps the match on track as each match has a 15 minutes time frame with a 30 sec shot clock. (no more slow play)
I believe the game will improve players banking and shot making as well as positional play.
The 3 different handicapped systems work really well and make the game more enjoyable regardless of player ability.
I believe BB are working on an ios and android app and will be releasing it shortly.
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The_Sandman
Home away from home
Joined: 31-May-2009
Posts: 292
From: Birmingham
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Posted: 2012-11-26 22:53
Just seen that the new BB league is starting Jan 3rd now.
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andystoke
Home away from home
Joined: 21-Apr-2006
Posts: 226
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Posted: 2012-11-27 13:44
Where does the million dollars come from?! Sponsors throwing that kind of money in or are they relying on entry fees/qualifiers?? [ This message was edited by: andystoke on 2012-11-27 14:12 ]
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BMW
Just can't stay away
Joined: 03-Oct-2012
Posts: 128
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Posted: 2012-11-30 12:23
lee brett is involved in this i hear !!
seems to be doing well for himself in the states
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