WASHERS TOSS GAME
This style of game originated in Hawaii and was called Portuguese Horseshoes or Podagee Horseshoes but in America we are making it simpler but just referring to it as the Washers Toss Game – Original Portuquese Horseshoes.
There are probably 100 different ways to design a box. In our opinion, this is the best way. Our boards are 15″x15″ top, 6″ high, with a 6″ backboard and a 3.5″ hole in the center. The object of the game is to toss the washers into the hole, or onto the box. Below is a breakdown of the rules.
Rules:
- 2 boxes should be facing each other, about 15 ft. apart.
- Each team throws 4 washers per round.
- To play teams, opponents stand next to each other, alternating throws (team that scored the most in the previous round throws first)
- Both feet behind the box during throws
Scoring:
- 1 pt. on the board
- 2 pts. if the washer is hanging over the hole AND you can see through the washer into the hole
- 2 pts. for a leaner against the backboard
- 3 pts. in the hole
- 1st team to 21 pts. wins, must win by 2 pts.
- If a washer lands on top of the backboard, GAME OVER!
Covers:
- If your washer lands on top of your opponents’ washer, you cancel their pts. for that washer
- If your opponent gets a washer in the puka, you can ONLY COVER/CANCEL on the CONSECUTIVE THROW
- ALL other washers count as normal
This game is simple and fun and anyone can play. Just watch those toes when playing bare footed!