English Billiards is a popular game that is played on a large table with three balls and two cue balls. It is also known by several other names such as simply 'Billiards', 'Three Ball Billiards', 'The English Game' or 'The Common Game'. This game is often confused with the American pool game due to their similar gameplay, but English Billiards is more complex and strategic. Other synonyms for English Billiards include 'Carom Billiards', 'Straight Rail Billiards', 'French Billiards' and 'Balkline Billiards'. Though the name may be interchangeable, the gameplay and rules will differ between each variant of the game.