The ways a match is commonly played, what changes in each, and which you can score free on 1SCOR.
| Format | Game to | Match | Usually played | Free scorer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best of 5 | 11, win by 2 | First to 3 games | Most club and league matches | Yes |
| Best of 7 | 11, win by 2 | First to 4 games | Top singles events | Yes |
| Best of 3 (informal) | 11, win by 2 | First to 2 games | Casual play and short round robins | Yes |
| Doubles | 11, win by 2 | Best of 5 or 7 | Alongside singles; partners hit in turn | Yes |
| Team match | 11, win by 2 | Majority of 5, 7 or 9 matches | Leagues and team championships | Not yet |
| Games to 21 (history) | 21, win by 2 | Best of 3 or 5 | Standard until 2001; no longer in the Laws | Not yet |
The Laws’ game, singles or doubles.
Two a side, same table and scoring.
Individual matches between two teams; a team wins with a majority.
How games were scored until 2001. No longer in the Laws.
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