The term TYPE OF POOL can refer to four different types of pool games: GENE (4 letters), MOTOR (5 letters), SNOOKER (7 letters), and INDOOR (6 letters). GENE is a type of pool game that is played with two players, each using a cue stick to hit the balls into the pockets. MOTOR is a type of pool game that is played with three or more players, each using a cue stick to hit the balls into the pockets. SNOOKER is a type of pool game that is played with fifteen red balls and six colored balls, each using a cue stick to hit the balls into the pockets. INDOOR is a type of pool game that is played indoors, usually on a table with six pockets.