Basic Rules

Court Setup Instructions:  See the diagram of the court below.  It is best if the court is developed on the firmest of sand at or around low tide.  You can dig a trench around the back of the holes on each side to catch any eggs that roll too far.  

Optional Court Idea:  You can also build a six-inch mound on the inland side of the back hole for also having a chance of your ball rolling up the hill and coming back into a hole.  This technique tends to speed up the time it takes to reach 21 points.

Scoring Instructions:

• 1 point for ball(s) in the front holes

• 2 points for ball(s) in back hole

• 2 bonus point for all 3 balls in any holes 

• 2 bonus points if one ball in each hole – called a “Trifecta” which totals 8 points

• 3 bonus points if all 3 balls in back hole - called a “Loggerhead Roll” which totals  9 points

• The first player rolls all three of his or her balls, followed by the next player rolling all three of his or her balls; no alternating

• After first roll, the player with the most points on each roll is first to roll on next roll

• First player to reach 21 points wins: however, if the first roller reaches 21 points or higher, the second roller will still get to roll to exceed the opponents score

• You determine if you play single games, best of 3 games, best of 5 games, etc, with the next player or couple taking on the winner in the next game

PLEASE REMEMBER TO FILL IN YOUR HOLES & TRENCHES PRIOR TO LEAVING THE BEACH.  LEAVING HOLES IS NOT ONLY DANGEROUS TO BEACH WALKERS, BUT ALSO TO YOUNG SEA TURTLE HATCHLINGS ON THEIR WAY TO THE OCEAN.