The Stump Game
What you need:
1 – Stump
1 – Box of 16 Penny nails
1 – 16oz Hammer
Beer
I. Game Setup:
Insert 1 nail per person, deep enough that you can’t pull it out by hand, or have it fly out when hit.
All nails must be even with one another.
Everyone drink, as rules are about to be explained
II. The Rules:
1. On your turn, take a drink, and then ‘flip’ the hammer, and attempt to hit ANOTHER persons nail.
Flips:If the hammer is caught, you cannot re-grip before the swing. Any dropped hammers result in a loss of turn.
a. Simple flip – a forwards or backwards flip, with one complete rotation = 1 swing.
b. Double/Triple flip – a flip that makes 2/3 complete rotations = 2/3 swings.
c. Under the leg – flipped from between the legs and completing one full rotation = 2 swings.
d. Behind the back – Thrown from behind the back, caught, and the swinger is not allowed to adjust footing or grip = 3 swings.
2. If your nail is struck, you take a drink.
3. Pass the hammer clockwise, and it becomes that persons turn.
4. Once your nail is completely flush with the stump, your game is over until there is 1 remaining nail; that person is the victor.