I'm a pool player and pretty well versed in the different billiard type games. In Europe they're almost certainly more likely to say "snookered" instead, as 8

I'm a pool player and pretty well versed in the different billiard type games. In Europe they're almost certainly more likely to say "snookered" instead, as 8 ball is not their main sport. US players generally understand that reference, but I'm not sure non- players will.