Ship's Pool

Ship's Pool functions as an informal, shipboard wagering collective centered in Ten-Forward where crew members place bets on competitive contests and personnel performance. It lacks formal hierarchy or legal sanction, settling stakes through social enforcement and reputation. The pool stages spontaneous wagers tied to games (notably Strategema), amplifies rivalry and morale effects, and intervenes in public social dynamics — Worf's heavy wager on Riker illustrates its capacity to raise stakes and shape interpersonal consequences aboard the Enterprise.