Run the round

How to play Marker Cup Toss

Step 1

Land markers into cups set at 3 distances. First to complete the ladder wins.

Step 2

Judge the marker result against the scoring rule before anyone resets.

Step 3

Reset the marker setup, rotate evenly, and stop at the agreed finish condition.

Guide details

Run it cleanly

Scoring

How the result works

Land markers into cups set at 3 distances. First to complete the ladder wins. Final cup must be called before the toss. Format: 1v1 or round robin.

Example: Land markers into cups set at 3 distances. First to complete the ladder wins.

Host tip

Keep it clean

Making the marker lane too tight or disruptive. Leave extra clearance and shorten the attempt.

Safety: Use soft desk-safe props only, avoid screens and breakables, keep walkways open, and stop if work resumes.

Best for

Who it fits

2-8 who want a 10-20 min round.

Energy

Pace

Low

Board Desk Break

Category Desk Break

Best for 2-8 who want a 10-20 min round.

Players 2-8

Time 10-20 min

Gear Desk-safe soft props, timer if needed, and score note

Space Clear office, desk, or conference-room lane

Energy Low

Setup Start from Desk Break Board and tell the group the activity is Marker Cup Toss.

Twist it

Variations to try

Work-safe mode: use teams and skip personal prompts or anything that blocks a walkway.
Quick mode: play one short timer round, record the result, then decide rematch or switch.
Team mode: split into two teams and rotate turns so mixed skill stays playable.

Moment fit

Use it in these hubs

Marker Cup Toss also fits these setup-first pages when the group starts from the situation instead of the board.

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Group share

Send the setup

We're playing Marker Cup Toss from Studboards. Land markers into cups set at 3 distances. First to complete the ladder wins. Fits: Players: 2-8 | Time: 10-20 min | Gear: Desk-safe soft props, timer if needed, and score note Safety: Use soft desk-safe props only, avoid screens and breakables, keep walkways open, and stop if work resumes. View Idea: https://www.studboards.com/boards/desk-break/desk-break-marker-cup-toss.html

Marker Cup Toss

Quick start.