Rules for the Game of Washers
Washers is a game that can be played in many locations such as beaches, parks, and your own backyard. It involves inexpensive equipment that's easy to set up and requires less physical strength and finesse than horseshoes. A relatively quick game, Washers is commonly played at cookouts, sporting event tailgate parties, and family gatherings.
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Significance
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Washers was made popular by tailgaters at college and pro sporting events, probably because it's so portable. The game involves tossing three-inch metal washers at a four-inch plastic cup, attempting to land the washers in the cup or as close to it as possible. It's easy to learn, fun to play, and inexpensive.
Types
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There are several ways to score in the game of Washers. The most effective way is to land a washer directly in the cup. A toss like this scores five points. If no player tosses a washer into the cup in a round, the player with the washer closest to the cup scores one point for herself or her team. The first team to score 21 and have a score at least two points higher than their opponents, wins.
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Features
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The distance between the two cups is 25 feet. The game is typically played by either two or four players. If four players are playing, they form teams of two. The game is played to a score of 21, but there are special circumstances in which a team can win with fewer than 21 points.
Considerations
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An individual or team can win a game with a score of either 11 or 17 points, depending on their opponent's score. It is possible to win with 11 points if the other player or team has failed to score a single point when you score your eleventh point. Winning with 17 points is possible if the other team only has one point when you score your seventeenth point.
Warning
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Washers seems like a simple game, but it's more challenging than it appears at first glance. When tossing a washer, do not flip it like a horseshoe. It's easier to maintain control if you wrap your index finger around the edge of the washer and place your thumb on top. Toss it with an underhand motion similar to tossing a Frisbee. This helps the washer remain level as it flies and gives it a chance to slide toward the cup if it's thrown short. Flipping a washer can send it bounding over the cup.
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