How to Play

Master the game of Hillbilly Hand Toss with these simple rules and scoring guidelines

Game Setup

What You Need:

2 - 4 players
6 scoring sticks
2 scoring blocks with attached scoring poles
2 scoring cans

Setup Steps:

Set up scoring blocks 23 feet apart, scoring poles facing each other
Place scoring cans on top of each block, touching the scoring pole
Determine throwing sides and order (subsequent rounds determined by previous winner)

Basic Gameplay

Players/Teams alternate throws until all 6 sticks are thrown
Keep feet behind the imaginary throwing line at front of scoring block
If a player crosses the line, that throw is discounted
After all throws, score the sticks closest to scoring pole
Then score can involvement, leaners, resters, and ringers

Scoring Points

Stick Scoring:

Ringer (3 points): Stick in scoring block hole
Leaner (4 points): Stick leaning upright against block
Rester (5 points): Stick resting on top of block

Can Scoring:

Knocked to ground: 1 point
Into block hole: 3 points
Wedged in hole: 2 points
Resting on block: 5 points

Winning the Game

Points accumulate each round (scores offset) Example: If Blue scores 4 points and Red scores 2 points in a round, Blue would add 2 points to their score going into the next round
First team/player to exactly 21 points wins
Going over 21 points causes a "bust" back to 15 points
Teams that "bust" keep the board and throw first next round
Any part of a stick in front of the imaginary scoring line is eligible for scoring

Scoring Examples

Example 1: Ringer Scoring

Example 2: Leaner Scoring

Example 3: Rester Scoring

Example 4: Knock off Can Scoring

Example 5: Knocked In Scoring

Example 6: Wedged Scoring

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Score Calculator

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Ringers

3 points each

Leaners

4 points each

Resters

5 points each

Closest to Pole

1 points each

Can Scoring

Can Knocked Off