Dice to throw for pool/billiards?

Question

I have this thing for pool/billiards.

It has dice in it you throw, like backgammon.

What's it for?

Answer 1

It's for a game called pea pool , or kelly pool. Here's a link to the rules.    

http://www.doolys.ca/games.php?content=1...

Answer 2

They are used to play a game called pill pool.  All players draw a pill and keep it hidden from each other.  If someone knocks in the ball that cooresponds with your pill, you owe.  If you knock in someones pill ball they owe you.  Its been so long since I played this that I don't remember when the game is over.