Game Setup

The cabinets are placed lengthwise 8 feet apart with the holes facing away from each-other. Cabinets may be used for measuring the approximate distance apart.

Positioning

Players may stand on or beside cabinet, as long as both feet are behind the leading edge.

Scoring

Scoring is tallied only after both players have thrown all five washers. The hole nearest the player is worth 1pt, the middle hole is worth 3pts, and the furthest hole is worth 5pts. A washer must be completely in the hole in order to score. Washers that fall into a hole as a result of a subsequent throw by a player or opponent are also scored. It is possible for one player to “cover” another player’s score in a specific hole.

The Rules (Outdoor)

Three Hole Rules
Each player receives 5 washers to pitch at the opposite cabinet. All five washers must be thrown in succession before the opponent is allowed to throw. In singles competition, both players throw from the same cabinet and alternate cabinets after each turn. In doubles competition, teammates stand on opposite sides and do not alternate cabinets after each turn. You decide who goes first on the first turn. Who ever scores the most points on the last turn, must begin the next turn. All five washers must be thrown in succession unless a player reaches 21 or more points. If a player reaches 21 or more points, they hold the remaining washers for play after the opponent completes their turn.

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