Billiards and pool tables have a long and illustrious history. They were unearthed in the 15th century and were used to entertain royalty at the time. It was popular in Europe and began as an outdoor game, but quickly evolved into an interior game using wooden tables and green fabric to represent grass. Today, billiards are once again becoming popular among people around the world. Pool tables are made of wood and have a smooth surface where balls are bounced off of. They are designed to be played on for many years without damage to the table. Billiards tables tend to be larger and can have legs for stability. These tables need to be refinished from time to time because of wear and tear but they can last for decades if taken care of properly. People often wonder about the age of a pool table. The age of your pool table has nothing to do with how fun it is to play on. It's just a piece of wood with a velvet-like cloth covering it. The older the table, the better it will look and the more expensive it will be. A new table can cost up to $10,000. There are two types of pool players: shot-callers and shooters. A shooter will take every shot seriously while a caller only wants to shoot when he or she needs a point to win the game. Pool is a team sport where each player needs to work together as a group.