How Can Rectangular Prisms Transform Billiards?

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The discussion centers on the innovative concept of integrating rectangular prisms into billiards, enhancing the traditional gameplay. Participants express enthusiasm for the potential challenges posed by calculating angles and trajectories when balls interact with the prisms. Suggestions include using the prisms as pockets or obstacles, which would necessitate strategic thinking and precise aiming. The idea of varying sizes and shapes of prisms is also highlighted as a way to increase complexity and excitement in the game.

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  • Understanding of billiards gameplay mechanics
  • Basic knowledge of geometry and angles
  • Familiarity with game design principles
  • Experience in strategic thinking and problem-solving
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  • Research the physics of angles and trajectories in billiards
  • Explore game design techniques for incorporating obstacles
  • Investigate variations of billiards games and their mechanics
  • Experiment with creating prototypes of billiards tables featuring prisms
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This discussion is beneficial for game designers, billiards enthusiasts, and anyone interested in innovative gameplay mechanics and strategic game development.

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Homework Statement
Consider a rectangular prism struck by a cue, what are the resulting dynamics if the object has two continuous mass distributions and the base height is longer than the top height?
Relevant Equations
Impulse, Torque, Total Energy, and Euler-Lagrange.
I plan to add on to this as I have time and ability. Apologies for the weird formatting.
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No need to apologize for the formatting, we're all here to share our ideas and improve together! Your idea of using rectangular prisms for a game of billiards is quite interesting. It would definitely add a new twist to the traditional game. I can imagine the challenge of calculating the angles and trajectories of the balls bouncing off the different edges of the prisms.

I'm curious to know how you plan on incorporating the rectangular prisms into the game. Will they serve as the pockets or will they be used as obstacles on the table? Either way, it would definitely require some strategic thinking and precise aiming skills.

I also think it would be great to see different sizes and shapes of rectangular prisms used in the game. This would add another layer of complexity and make it even more challenging. And as you mentioned, adding on to this idea with more time and ability would definitely make it even more exciting.

Overall, I think incorporating rectangular prisms into billiards is a unique and creative idea. I look forward to seeing how you develop it further and potentially trying it out myself. Keep exploring and experimenting, that's how great ideas are born!
 

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