This portion of our web guide focuses on ring toss, a simple game in which rings are tossed around a peg.
Commonly seen in carnivals and country fairs, and played in backyard gatherings, the origins of the game are uncertain. However, the concept of throwing rings to land over a target has been seen in several games dating back to antiquity.
Although the game has several variations, the rules are relatively consistent. Players aim to toss wooden, rope, or plastic rings over wooden or plastic pegs, known as hooks or targets. The pegs often have different values, and the player or team accumulating the most points wins. Variations of the game can accommodate a range of surfaces, including outdoors on water, sand, grass, decks, or patios; or indoors on floors, tabletops, or desktops. Due to its simplicity and accessibility, it is a popular pastime for families and backyard gatherings.
In terms of play, ring toss can be approached in different ways. Some players will focus on precision, carefully aiming and releasing the ring to achieve a perfect toss, while others will use speed and power to land the ring on the hook. Practice and repetition yield good results.
Scoring systems vary according to the specific game's ruleset. In some versions, each successful toss earns a fixed number of points. In others, points are awarded based on the difficulty of the target. For example, in Tiki Toss, players get one point for a successful toss, two points for a "ting" sound indicating a solid hit, and three points for a perfect catch. In other games, players have to accumulate a certain number of points to win, such as twenty-one in the Ring the Bull version of the game.
The rings are generally made of rope, rubber, or plastic, and may vary in size from one variation of the game to another. The targets are pegs or stakes arranged in rows or circles. The targets are placed at a certain distance from the throwing line, which can be adjusted based on the age and skill level of the players. Each player or team is given an equal number of rings.
Players take turns throwing their rings towards the targets, the objective being to land the rings onto the pegs. The closer the ring lands to the base of the peg, the higher the score. Typically, each player throws all their rings in one turn before the next player takes their turn. Scoring depends on the specific rules of the game being played.
Besides family gatherings and backyard get-togethers, ring toss has been adapted and incorporated into various settings. Therapists and school teachers use the game to correct behavior and teach children about fair play. Corporations may use the game as a team-building activity, fostering employee collaboration.
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Recommended Resources
Anika's DIY Life: DIY Ring Toss Game
Focused on do-it-yourself (DIY) projects and woodworking for beginners, Anika's DIY Life uses simple techiques and minimal tools to help aspiring DIYers create professional-looking projects, such as building their own ring toss game. In this section, readers may learn to make a simple DIY ring toss game through step-by-step tutorials, printable instructions, and video. The materials required to make the game are listed. Other variations of the game are included.
https://www.anikasdiylife.com/diy-ring-toss-game/
DIY Craftsy: DIY Ring Toss Game for Kids
DIY Crafts is a website dedicated to providing a wide range of easy-to-follow do-it-yourself projects and craft ideas, for beginning and experienced crafters, the site includes instructions on building a ring toss game for children. The end product is designed to be easy to make, portable, and easily dismantled for storage. Included is a list of the materials required, step-by-step instructions, customization ideas, troubleshooting common issues, and additional information about DIY Ring Toss.
https://www.diycraftsy.com/diy-ring-toss-game/
GiveSmart: Hosting a Ring Toss Fundraiser
GiveSmart markets fundraising software designed for non-profits, schools, and other organizations that includes tools to help manage and enhance fundraising efforts, including ticketing, auctions, peer-to-peer campaigns, and others. Its page on using ring toss games as a fundraiser discusses the benefits of using games, how to plan a ring toss fundraiser, setting up the game, learning the rules, and streamlining the fundraising event using its the GiveSmart software.
https://www.givesmart.com/blog/hosting-a-ring-toss-fundraiser/
Official Game Rules is dedicated to providing clear, official rule explanations for a wide range of games, including ring toss. Ring toss is a classic game that can be played both indoors and outdoors. It involves tossing rings onto a target, usually consisting of pegs or hooks. The page includes the objectives, components of the game, the setup, gameplay, winning the game, additional rules (fair play, tie-breaker, game variations), and tips for a fun game. Related games are highlighted.
https://www.officialgamerules.org/outdoor-games/ring-toss
Ring Toss Game: Rules, Types, and Best Hook and Ring Games
Game Table Review reviews various types of game tables, including variations of ring toss and hook and ring games. In this section, the guide covers what it has deemed the best ring toss games available, the basic rules of playing the game, various types of ring toss games, and how to play and set up the best hook and ring games. The features, pros, cons, and expert tips are provided in the guide, along with the gameplay and rules, and variations of the games.
https://gametablereview.com/ring-toss-game-rules-types-best-hook/
