Bumper Pool Table
Bumper Pool a game for all times
During the 1500’s there were many games that were created to pass the time. Most of the games chosen were outdoor games also known as lawn games. One game that was created as an indoor game was bumper pool. It is believed, that bumper pool is a table version of the game croquet. Like croquet, in bumper pool your goal is to get your ball to the other side of the field before your opponent. The game of course has obstacles in which you have to get by and then on to the finishing line. As with bumper pool you have obstacles in which you must get around and in the end get to the finish line at your opponents side of the table.
The game of bumper pool originated in Europe and is known to be played mostly in France. The bumper pool table is shorter than a standard billiards table, this helps with those wanting to enjoy a table game but don’t have enough space for a standard size table. Although the game of bumper pool is more commonly found in Europe, it is not uncommon to find the game among the New England states. Many people will call the game Snooker, which is actually a different game but also played on smaller tables like bumper pool. Although the game of bumper pool has not picked up in popularity like that of standard billiards and the game snooker, it is still equally enjoyed by many people.
Now that the history of billiards has been explained it is time to delve into the meet of the subject of bumper pool. No one is quite sure who developed the concept of bumper pool or when. It is still one game that has a lot of hidden mysteries to discover.
A bumper pool table can come in different sizes to fit almost any space for those who want to enjoy a game of billiards. The playing field of the bumper pool tables consists of 2 pockets and between 12 and 16 bumpers. The number of bumpers is determined by the size of the table. For the smaller tables there are 8 bumpers in the middle and then 2 on each side of the pockets.. As the tables become larger, you have more bumpers added to guard the pockets. There are a total of 10 balls used in the game of bumper pool, you have 5 red and 5 white. One ball of each color is marked with a spot in the opposite color. This is typically the ball in which is used to start the game.
The bumper pool tables can be found in two different shapes. Many people may think that the standard rectangle is all that can be found. This is not so you can also find the bumper pool found in an octagon shaped table. This style of table is typically found with another game. The popular game of poker is the top portion of the octagon tables. The tops can be found in different variations from a felted or leather top to a nice wood finish. You can find pockets carved into the tops for poker chips and cards to be held. When the top is lifted you find the surprise, bumper pool.
To play a game of Bumper Pool each player takes a turn at making an initial shot into their opponents pocket. If someone makes a shot then that person starts the game. Turns alternate from there. Typically, most bumper pool tables come with a set of instructions to help beginners get a full understanding of how the game should be played.
About the Author
Mike Henderson provides article services for Tom Stevens, manager of the website Bumper Pool Tables, provider of a variety of bumper pool; 3 in 1 Bumper Pool Tables, Combination Game tables and Slate Pool Tables. Bumper pool tables offer all of the excitement and competitiveness of full size pool tables while using just half the space. The site also provides sections covering Bumper Pool Rules, history of the game and supplies.
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42″ U23 Rubber Pool Billiard Table Bumpers Cushions Set of 6 $34.95 |
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1950’s BUMPER POOL TABLE- COINOPERATED- 3 HOLES $100.00 |
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SLATE BUMPER POOL / BILLIARDS GAME TABLE in BLACK by BERNER BILLIARDS~ BRAND NEW $625.00 |
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42″ K66 Profile Rubber Pool Table Bumpers Cushions Set of 6 $34.95 |
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3 in 1 48″ OCTAGON TABLE~ BUMPER POOL/POKER/DINE~WALNUT $499.99 |
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42″ K55 Profile Rubber Pool Table Bumpers Cushions Set of 6 $34.95 |
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3 in 1 54″ OCTAGON TABLE~ BUMPER POOL/POKER/DINING ~OAK $693.49 |
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3 in 1-54″ OCTAGON TABLE~BUMPER POOL/POKER/DINING~MAHOG $693.49 |
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BUMPER POOL TABLE – ROUND – @ 4′ DIAMETER – DOUBLES AS TABLE-VERY GOOD CONDITION $199.99 |
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Vintage 1960s Bumper Pool table w 1″ SLATE bed — Refinished, Recovered, Updated $0.99 |
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3 IN1 DINING OAK TABLE SET POKER BUMPER POOL 5PC $1,199.00 |
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3 in 1 Cherry Finish Bumper Pool Poker Dining Table New $587.67 |
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3 In 1 Oak Dining Game Table Poker Felt Bumper Pool New $615.91 |
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3 in 1 Round Bumper Pool Poker Game Table And Chair Set $1,090.26 |
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3 in 1 Round Poker Bumper Pool Poker Game Table New $587.67 |
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Cherry Finish 3 in 1 Bumper Pool Set Poker Dining Table $1,182.30 |
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Game Table Set Bumper Pool Card Surface 5 Pc Chairs $1,174.96 |
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3 in 1 Bumper Pool, Cards or Dinning Table $190.00 |
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BUMPER POOL ,POKER, DINING TABLE $50.00 |
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Octagon Bumper Pool Table With Balls Burlington WI Local Pick Up $70.00 |
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Great American Bumper Pool Table $1,999.00 |
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Valley Tiger Cat Bumper Pool Table $1,599.00 |
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Land O’Lakes,WI Maple Grove Resort,Bumper Pool Table $4.95 |
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Standard Green Mali 865 Bumper Pool Table Cloth Felt $71.00 |
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Black Mali 865 Bumper Pool Table Cloth Felt $69.99 |
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Euro Blue Mali 865 Bumper Pool Table Cloth Felt $75.99 |
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Wine Mali 865 Bumper Pool Table Cloth Felt $74.00 |
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Aztec Mali 865 Bumper Pool Table Cloth Felt $75.99 |
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3 in 1 48″ TABLE +4 CHAIRS~BUMPER POOL/POKER/DINING~OAK $1,299.99 |
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BUMPA POOL BUMPER POOL TABLE b/w BANK SHOT AMERICAN SHUFFLEBOARD FLYER BROCHURE $12.75 |
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30 Year Pool Table Century Centennial Rubber Billiard U 56 Rail Bumpers $89.00 |
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Workbench Magazine Dec 1976 Bumper-Pool Table $9.95 |
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BUMPER POOL 54″L TABLE SET Harvil Game MDF Rubber Bumpers Balls Cues Return New $622.87 |
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Rubber Rings for Bumper Pool Table 7 Red & 7 White $8.95 |
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3 IN 1 BUMPER POOL POKER TABLE 4 CHAIR 54″ ~ 3 FINISHES $2,895.00 |
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54″ GAME TABLE +4 CHAIRS~ BUMPER POOL/POKER/DINING ~OAK $1,472.49 |
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3 in 1 48″ TABLE +4 CHAIR~BUMPER POOL/POKER/DINE~WALNUT $1,299.99 |
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3 in 1- 54″ OCTAGON GAME TABLE +4 CHAIRS~ BUMPER POOL, POKER & DINING – MAHOGANY $1,472.49 |
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Bumper pool table BALL SET billiards NEW billard $36.50 |
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Rubber Rings for Bumper Pool Table 7 White 7 Red Rings $8.95 |
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CARMELLI MDF Bumper Pool Table dimensions: 54”L x 39”W x 31 ½”H ball return syst $567.99 |
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30 Year Pool Table Cushion Rubber billiard bumpers K 66 48″ $69.50 |
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OAK 3 in 1 GAME POKER CARD BUMPER POOL DINING TABLE SET $1,299.00 |
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42″ U23 Rubber Pool Table Bumpers Cushions Set of 6 $34.95 |
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42″ K55 Rubber Pool Table Bumpers Cushions Set of 6 $34.95 |
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New Mitchell 3-in-1 Game Table, Dining, Poker Table, & Bumper Pool( No Chairs) $569.00 |
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SLATE BUMPER POOL / BILLIARDS GAME TABLE ~ WALNUT by BERNER BILLIARDS~ BRAND NEW $625.00 |
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NEW 3 IN 1 OAK GAME DINING TABLE SET POKER BUMPER POOL $1,399.00 |
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3 in 1 Round Bumper Pool Poker Game Table And Chair Set $1,299.00 |
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US PATENT of BILLIARD TABLE pool 1856 bumper Art Print $9.99 |
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3 in 1 RECTANGULAR GAME TABLE – BUMPER POOL, CARD & DINING in WALNUT ~ BRAND NEW $403.99 |
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Playcraft Hartford Bumper Pool Table $495.00 |
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American “Classic” Bumper Pool Table – JUST REDUCED $150.00 $250.00 |
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BAR BILLIARD POOL TABLE BUMPER LED RGB COLOR CHANGING LIGHT BEAT TO MUSIC REMOTE $149.95 |
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3 IN 1 CHERRY DINING TABLE SET GAME POKER BUMPER POOL $1,399.00 |
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30 year Pool table cushion RUBBER billiard U23 bumper parts $68.00 |
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RHINO CLASSIC BUMPER POOL TABLE BILLIARD GAMEROOM STICK CUES BALLS SMALL TABLE $399.95 |
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3 in 1 Dining Poker and Bumper Pool Table 48 Octagon Mahogany Finish $899.99 |
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3 in 1 Dining Poker and Bumper Pool Table 48 Octagon Mahogany Finish $899.99 |
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3 in 1 Dining Poker and Bumper Pool Table 48 Octagon Mahogany Finish $899.99 |
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Hathaway Games Bumper Pool Table BG2400 $553.99 |
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NEW 3 IN 1 CHERRY GAME DINING TABLE POKER BUMPER POOL $629.00 |
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NEW CHERRY 3 in 1 DINING GAME TABLE POKER BUMPER POOL $649.00 |
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30 year Pool table cushion rail rubber K 55 billiard bumpers $59.00 |
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3 in 1 Dining Poker and Bumper Pool Table 48 Octagon Mahogany Finish $899.99 |
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1956 Keeney Flicker Pool coin-op bumper pool table game machine trade print ad $9.99 |
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MDF Bumper Pool Table – NG2400 $459.99 |
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54″ CARMELLI™ BUMPER POOL TABLE $359.99 |
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3-in-1 Game Table, Poker Table,Bumper Pool,Dining Table with 4 chairs Walnut $1,229.00 |
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Mahogany Bumper Pool Billiard Table & 4 Chairs Reverse Top for Poker Cards New $1,999.00 |
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3 in 1 48″ OCTAGON TABLE ~BUMPER POOL/POKER/DINING~ OAK $499.99 |
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NEW OAK 3in1 BUMPER POOL POKER DINING TABLE SET CHAIRS $1,275.00 |
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Cannon Bradford Pro Series 8′ Pool Table 1-1/4″ slate K-66 bumpers-Aztec Felt $1,200.00 |
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Rubber Rings for Bumper Pool Table 7 Red 7 White Rings $11.95 |
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Rubber Rings for Bumper Pool Table 7 Red 7 White Rings $7.95 |
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Gamecraft Heavy Duty Slate Bumper Pool Table $764.99 |
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Gamecraft Rugged Tournament Bumper Pool Table $584.99 |
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2pcs Pool Billiard table stick Cue Screw Rubber Bumper $3.49 |
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4pcs Pool Billiard table stick Cue Screw Rubber Bumper $4.29 |
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10pcs Pool Billiard table stick Cue Screw Rubber Bumper $8.58 |
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AMERICAN SHUFFLEBOARD ORIGINAL NOS BUMPAPOOL BUMPER POOL TABLE FLYER BROCHURE $12.75 |
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metal corners for pool table/Bumper Pool table(Silver) $24.95 |
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Bumper pool table BALL SET billiards NEW billard $34.75 |
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Bumper Pool Table How-To build PLANS *great family fun* $4.99 |
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BAR BILLIARD POOL TABLE BUMPER LED RGB COLOR CHANGING LIGHTS REMOTE $99.95 |
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NEW Billiards Set of 12 Pool Table Cushion Facings Rail Bumpers $7.95 |
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42″ K66 Rubber Pool Table Bumpers Cushions Set of 6 $34.95 |
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5pc 3-in-1 Game Dining Table & Chairs Set Oak Finish $1,647.00 You will receive a total of 1 3-in-1 game dining table and 4 side/game chairs. Table: 47 1/4″Diameter x 30″H Chairs: 23″L x 25″W x 33″H Finish: Oak, Tan Material: Wood, Fabric 5pc 3-in-1 Game Dining Table & Chairs Set Oak Finish Table features a thick central base that displays intricate inscribed folding lines. Multi-purpose function which excellent for use as a poker, bumper pool or dining table… |
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Three-in-One Cherry Finish Wood Dining, Poker, Bumper Pool Table with Chairs Set $3,499.99 Three-in-One Solid Cherry Wood Pool Poker Game Dining Table Chairs set This is a brand new designer 5 pieces “three in one” game table set with 4 matching oak chairs. The game table features 42″ of playing surface, and can be transitionally changed between 3 settings: bumper pool table, poker table, or dining table. The pool sticks and balls are included in the set. The price shown is for the game… |
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3-in-1 Oak Finished Wood Poker, Pool, Game, Dining Table and 4 Chairs Set $3,499.99 3-in-1 Oak Finished Wood Poker, Pool, Game, Dining Table and 4 Chairs Set. This is a brand new designer 5 pieces “three in one” game table set with 4 matching oak chairs. The game table features 42″ of playing surface, and can be transitionally changed between 3 settings: bumper pool table, poker table, or dining table. The pool sticks and balls are included in the set. The price shown is for the … |
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Popular Mechanics January 1970 – Bumper Pool Table – Gun Cabinets – Mini Bike … |
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Texas Recreation Softie Pool Float $119.99 The Texas Recreation Softie pool float is crafted from high-quality, glossy vinyl-coated foam for stylish comfort on the water. It’s designed to be durable and easy to clean, while offering long-lasting comfort with a cooling ripple texture and a sparkling finish…. |
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3M Super 77 Glue – Pool Table Felt Adhesive $6.99 Although many tables are stapled, if your former pool table cloth was glued you should use pool table felt adhesive again. It is applied to the outer 6″ of the table bed. This Super 77 Multipurpose Spray Adhesive is the best adhesive for this project. High tack, high coverage and fast drying for permanently attaching felt. Pool Table Felt Glue Features: 16.75 fl. oz. Can Fast tack (bonds quickly i… |
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Replacement Cloth For Bumper Pool Table , Item Number NA232/4X, Sold Per EACH $66.25 85% Wool, 15% Nylon, 20 oz. green cloth…. |
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Set-Cushion Cloth for Bumper Pool Table , Item Number NA233/4X, Sold Per EACH $65.07 85% Wool, 15% Nylon, 20 oz. green cloth…. |
