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Bunnock

Bunnock is a Canadian-regional target throwing game. Two rows of guards and soldiers stand about 10 metres apart; teams throw throwers and must knock down the opposing guards first, then soldiers.

LevelMain sport FamilyPrecision Sport CategoryPrecision sport

AI-generated illustration: Bunnock — AI-generated illustration

Classification

Category Precision sport

Family Precision Sport

Level Main sport

Getting started

Kurzbeschreibung Bunnock is a Canadian-regional target throwing game.

Geeignet für Fits if you like calm outdoor target games and social groups, you find Kubb/Moelkky vibes with Canadian regional tradition interesting, you accept local sets, tournaments and rules transparently.

Cost Low to medium: bunnock set and open area are enough. Set, spare pieces, event/travel costs and possible venue organisation. Canadian community, Macklin/Saskatchewan context, park/garden group or target-game group. Outside regional communities, set availability is the main issue.

First progress Basic play immediately; tactical clearing takes several games.

Fitness level low

Was du brauchst

Bunnock set with guards, soldiers and throwers, flat gravel/dirt/grass area, 10 m distance, clear throw line and open safety zone.

First steps

Start with a short explanation: two rows 10 m apart, guards first, soldiers after, throw underhand and add the hammer/return-throw rule after the basic game.
Look for Bunnock.com rules, Macklin/Saskatchewan tournament context, Canadian community events, park/garden rounds or local target-game groups.

Look for Bunnock.com rules, Macklin/Saskatchewan tournament context, Canadian community events, park/garden rounds or local target-game groups.

Start only in the appropriate source-described context and follow local rules.

Weitere Angaben

Tags bunnock, target-throwing, canada, community, precision-sport, prazisionssport, praezisionssport

Rules and format

Die Grundlagen

Ziel

Knock down all opposing bunnocks in as few throws as possible, guards first.

Teilnehmer

Pairs or teams.

Teamgröße

2 to 8 players under official instructions.

Spielfeld

Two parallel rows about 10 m apart on gravel, dirt, grass or indoor surface.

Dauer

Until a row is legally cleared; match system by event.

Wertung

Fewer throws or match/tournament scoring; hammer can tie or win.

Gewinnbedingung

Legally clear opposing guards and soldiers with fewer throwers.

Ausrüstung

guards
soldiers
throwers
markers

Wichtige Regelpunkte

wrong handling of soldiers before guards
wrong throw line
unsafe throw
wrong setup

Regelquellen

Federations and sources

Learn the Family Game of Bunnock The Official Bunnock Website · official-rules-hub · medium
Bunnock instructions Bunnock.com · official-rules-pdf · medium
World Bunnock Championships Town of Macklin · event-guide · medium
How to Play Bunnock Reader's Digest Canada · beginner-guide · medium