Run the round

How to play Index Card Landing Match

Step 1

Use painter tape to mark 3 landing strips across the table.

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Guide details

Run it cleanly

Scoring

How the result works

Give each player 5 blank index cards and use the same sliding line for everyone.

Example: Use painter tape to mark 3 landing strips across the table.

Host tip

Keep it clean

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

Safety: Use short rounds, visible scoring, clear turns, and the tie rule everyone agreed on.

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 Clear a break-room or conference table and keep drinks, laptops, glass, and walkways away from the play area.

Twist it

Variations to try

Scoreboard mode: keep standings visible and agree how the group scores each round.
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

Index Card Landing Match 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 Index Card Landing Match from Studboards. Land index cards on marked scoring strips over 5 rounds. Highest total wins. Fits: Players: 2-8 | Time: 10-20 min | Gear: Desk-safe soft props, timer if needed, and score note Safety: Use short rounds, visible scoring, clear turns, and the tie rule everyone agreed on. View Idea: https://www.studboards.com/boards/desk-break/index-card-landing-match.html

Index card landing match office game

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