Russian pyramid is known in Czechia as ruská pyramida, but tables for it are far from everywhere: most Prague clubs are set up for pool and snooker. Here's where to find the right table, how these games differ, and how much time to allow.
These are three different games on three different tables, and it's easy to mix them up when booking.
| Game | Czech name | Key features |
|---|---|---|
| Russian pyramid | ruská pyramida | large table, narrow pockets, large balls that almost fill the pocket — the most demanding in terms of accuracy |
| Pool | pool | smaller table, wider pockets, lighter balls — the most common option |
| Snooker | snooker | the largest table, small balls, its own scoring system |
| Carom | karambol | a table with no pockets at all, points scored for series of touches |
If you're used to pyramid, pool will feel easy: the pockets there are noticeably wider relative to the ball. Going the other way is harder.
Probably the most convenient option for anyone who specifically needs a pyramid table: the club keeps every discipline under one roof — pool, carom, snooker and pyramid. There's a bar, and tables are booked in advance.
A large club with modern rooms; the bar and seating area is set apart from the playing area, so it doesn't get in the way of the game. Geared mainly toward pool and snooker.
A club with pool and snooker that often hosts tournaments and events. The atmosphere is more clubby than sporty.
Before heading over, it's worth calling to confirm whether a table of the type you need is free: clubs usually have only one or two pyramid tables, and they get booked up on weekends.
You pay not for the game but for the time you rent the table — by the hour, regardless of how many players there are. So playing with someone else works out cheaper per person than playing alone.
Rates almost everywhere depend on the time of day: cheaper on weekday afternoons, pricier in the evenings and on weekends. Cues and balls are included in the price, and you're welcome to bring your own cue.
It's best to check exact rates on the club's website: they get revised and vary between venues.
For other ideas on how to spend an evening in the city, see our Entertainment section.
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