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Illustration of an orange cylindrical goal with a horizontal slot in the front and a green flying disc sailing toward it

KanJam Rules: Scoring, Distance & Going Over 21

KanJam (Kan Jam) rules with diagrams: 50 ft between goals, Dinger 1, Deuce 2, Dunk 3, the instant win, exactly 21 and what happens if you go over.

United States · 4 players
Illustration of a wooden box with a cup in the middle, a silver washer inside the cup, silver and green washers resting on the box, and another green washer on the grass in front

Washers Game Rules: Distance, Scoring & Box Dimensions

Washers (washer toss) rules with diagrams: distance between boxes (about 20 to 25 ft), cup and box scoring, box and washer sizes, and games to 21.

United States · 2–4 players
Illustration of two flags on poles in the grass, green on the left and grey on the right, a white dashed center line running between them, and a green and a dark grey triangle standing in front

Capture the Flag Rules: How to Play, Field Setup, Jail & Variations

Capture the Flag rules with diagrams: splitting the field, bringing the flag home, jail and rescues, safe tagging, field size, variations, FAQ.

United States · 6–30 players
Illustration of a steel stake leaning out of a sand pit with a horseshoe ringer around it, a wooden backboard behind, and another horseshoe lying on the grass in front

Horseshoes Rules: Pit Dimensions, Distance & Scoring

Horseshoes rules with diagrams: 40 ft between stakes, throwing distances for women, kids and seniors, NHPA pit dimensions, and ringer scoring.

United States · 2–4 players
Illustration of a wanage stand with nine numbered pegs and red, yellow, and blue rings on grass

Wanage: Japanese Ring Toss Game Rules & Scoring

How to play wanage, the Japanese ring toss game: the magic-square board, scoring (a line is 30, a perfect 300), throwing distances, fouls, and FAQ.

Japan · 1–8 players
Illustration of a three-rung ladder with bolas (two balls joined by a rope) draped over the rungs

Ladder Golf (Ladder Toss): How to Play & Scoring

Ladder golf (ladder toss) rules with diagrams: 3-2-1 rung scoring, winning on exactly 21, bust and overtime, the 15 ft toss line, gear sizes, and FAQ.

United States · 2–4 players
Illustration of two angled cornhole wooden boards and red/blue bean bags on grass

Cornhole (Bean Bag Toss) Rules: Scoring & Distance

Cornhole (bean bag toss) rules with diagrams: 27 ft between boards, board and hole sizes, scoring (3 in the hole, 1 on the board), games to 21, FAQ.

United States · 2–4 players