Abstract: An L-shaped billiard table system comprising a pocket-specific ball return feature.

Abstract: A ball separator for separating the balls of a first ball game from the balls of a second ball game. The ball separator includes a housing having an inlet for receiving the balls and in which a ball receiving part of the housing is movable between a first position in which at least one outlet is provided for dispensing balls under gravity to a first receptacle and a second position in which at least one outlet is provided for dispensing balls under gravity to a second receptacle. An actuator is provided to move the ball receiving part of the housing between the first and second positions.

Abstract: A billiard table includes a peripheral frame secured on top of a base and having two side beams and two end beams, a stone plate and a peripheral guide chute and a peripheral wall secured to the peripheral frame. The side and the end beams each having an inner beam member secured to the base and an intermediate and an outer beam members secured to the inner beam member. A number of support brackets are secured to the base and each having a horizontal portion extended to support the beam members and secured to the beam members and each having a reinforcing member for reinforcing purposes.

Abstract: A coin operated game playing machine is operated by a microprocessor so as to permit tournament play among a number of players. Names of top ranking players are displayed and a portion of the playing receipts is allocated to an award fund for distribution to the tournament winners as determined by numerical scoring.