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Crokinole

Flick discs toward the center while knocking opposing discs out of scoring positions.

Players2–4 best with 4
Play time30–30 min
Complexity1.2/5 · Easy
Learn & set up3 min

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At the table

Flick wooden discs across a circular board, aiming for the center while knocking opposing discs out of scoring areas. The basic motion is simple, but angles and rebounds reward practice.

Play style
Competitive
Suggested age
8+
Time to teach
About 2 min
Time to set up
About 1 min
Player elimination
No

How it plays

DexterityDisc flicking

Rules at a glance

World Crokinole Championship shot and round-scoring rules. Casual point targets and tournament match lengths can differ.

Your goal

Win rounds by scoring more disc points than the other side; the linked championship format awards two match points for a round win and one for a tie.

The flow of play

  1. Flick a disc from your shooting quadrant, touching the outer shooting line

  2. If opponents have discs in play, hit one directly or by combination; otherwise play a disc to the central scoring area

  3. Remove invalid shots and sunk twenties, then total twenties and surviving discs after all shots

A quick introduction to the base game. Use your edition’s rulebook for full setup, card effects and exceptions.

Official rules ↗

A feel for the game

funskillpub game
Suggested age
8+
Interaction
High
Reading
None
Conflict
Heavy
Luck or skill
Skill
Table space
Medium
Downtime
Low

Playing times and difficulty are catalog estimates and may vary by group and edition. Consult the official rulebook for complete rules.

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