Glossary
What is frame billing?
Frame billing is a way of charging for snooker by the frame: a fixed price for each frame played, often with an overtime rate if a frame runs long — instead of billing purely by the minute or hour. Players know the cost of a frame upfront, and clubs earn fairly on long, careful frames.
How frame billing works
Instead of running a clock, you charge per frame. A typical setup is a fixed price per frame with a set duration (say ₹100 for a 20-minute frame) and an overtime rate per minute after that. When players finish a frame, it's added to the bill; overtime is calculated only if the frame ran long.
Frame billing vs per-minute billing
Per-minute (table-time) billing charges for the exact time played and is simplest for pool and casual games. Frame billing charges per frame, which players often prefer for serious snooker — the price of a frame is known upfront and the club earns fairly on long, careful frames. See what table-time billing is for the comparison.
Why Indian clubs use frame billing
It removes arguments at the counter (the price is per frame, not a surprise time total), rewards the club for premium snooker, and feels fair to regulars. Read our practical guide on how to bill snooker by the frame.
FAQ
Frame billing — common questions
Is frame billing better than per-minute billing? +
It depends on the table and players. Frame billing suits serious snooker — players prefer a known price per frame, and the club earns fairly on long frames. Per-minute is simpler for casual or pool play. Many clubs use frame billing on snooker tables and per-minute on pool.
How does overtime work in frame billing? +
You set a standard duration for a frame and a price. If a frame runs past that, an overtime rate (per minute) kicks in, so very long frames are still billed fairly. CueBill calculates this automatically.
How much should I charge per frame? +
Base it on your costs and local demand — many clubs price a frame to roughly match 20–30 minutes of table time. Test and adjust using your reports.
Can CueBill bill snooker by the frame? +
Yes. CueBill supports frame billing with configurable frame duration and overtime, alongside per-minute and per-game rates — set the mode per table.
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