Do you know your break-building from your baulk line? Whether you grew up watching Ronnie O’Sullivan light up The Crucible or just love a good snooker pub quiz, this is your shot at potting some points.
We’ve racked up 50 snooker quiz questions that cover everything from classic rivalries and impossible shots to rules, highest breaks, and historical records. It’s ideal for casual fans and die-hards alike — no waistcoat required.
So chalk your cue, line up your shot, and let’s see how deep your snooker trivia goes.
✅ Break off below!
1. How many points is the black ball worth in snooker?
2. What is the maximum break possible in a standard frame of snooker?
3. Who is nicknamed “The Rocket”?
4. How many red balls are on the table at the start of a frame?
5. What colour ball must be potted after a red?
6. What is a “century break”?
7. Who has won the most World Snooker Championship titles (as of 2024)?
8. Which venue is famously associated with the Snooker World Championship?
9. How many points is the pink ball worth?
10. Who did Stephen Hendry beat in the 1990 World Championship final to win his first title?
11. What’s it called when a player commits a foul and gives away penalty points?
12. What happens if a player pots the cue ball?
13. Which colour ball is placed closest to the baulk cushion?
14. What’s the total number of points available in a frame without fouls or free balls?
15. What is a “free ball”?
16. Who was the youngest-ever world champion?
17. How many points is a red ball worth?
18. Who was known as “The Whirlwind”?
19. What’s the penalty for failing to hit a ball you’re supposed to pot?
20. Which player has made the most competitive century breaks?
21. What ball must be potted first after all reds are cleared?
22. What’s the maximum break you can make if your opponent commits a free ball foul?
23. Which snooker player is known as “The Magician”?
24. Who won the 1985 World Championship final in a famous black-ball decider?
25. What is the name of the professional snooker tour?
26. Which Scottish player won four ranking titles in the 2020–2021 season?
27. Who was the first player to make a televised 147 break?
28. What happens when the scores are tied after all balls are potted?
29. Which ball is re-spotted in case of a tied frame?
30. Who is the current (2024) World Champion?
31. What is the colour order when potting colours after reds are gone?
32. What is the nickname of Mark Selby?
33. Which Asian country has produced top snooker players like Ding Junhui?
34. How many balls are on the table at the start of a frame?
35. What is the penalty for hitting a colour when you’re supposed to hit a red?
36. What’s the term for when a player leaves no shot for their opponent?
37. What is a frame in snooker?
38. Which nation is Ronnie O’Sullivan from?
39. Which snooker player is known for his slow, methodical playing style?
40. What does “in-off” mean in snooker?
41. Who has held the world number one ranking the longest overall?
42. What is the length of a standard snooker table?
43. What’s the name of the ranking event held in Wales each year?
44. Which tournament is considered the “Triple Crown” along with the World and UK Championship?
45. Who was the first non-British World Champion?
46. Who was known for his distinctive waistcoats and flamboyant personality?
47. What is a fluke in snooker?
48. Who is the only player to win both World and UK Championships as an amateur?
49. How many frames are played in a best-of-35 match?
50. What is the cue ball also known as?
🧠 Final Scoreboard – How Did You Break?
🏆 45–50: Maximum Break Master
You’re the Ronnie of snooker quiz questions. You dominate the table and probably own a custom cue.
🥈 35–44: Crucible Contender
You’re a sharp shot with a solid cue action. Just a few missed pots away from perfection.
⚙️ 20–34: Club Night Regular
Not bad! You’ve got the basics down. Time to binge some World Championship replays.
🔴 0–19: Still Learning the Angles
You might need more practice — or at least a trip to the local snooker hall (or Wikipedia).