I've heard it called playing chess and pool at the same time, with people, because it's all about outwitting your opponent and knowing the angles. It requires a lot of training and practice. |
In a tournament, if you take first place you might get a prize. But it's a fifth to a quarter of the value you put into winning. |
In general, most players will describe it as being snapped with a towel. It will sting for a couple seconds, but you forget about it. Sometimes it will leave a bruise, but it's not painful to the touch - most of the time. |
It's a big boys' game of capture the flag. |