Run the round

How to play Close Call Landing Match

Step 1

Land safe objects as close as possible to 3 target marks without touching them. Closest total wins.

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Guide details

Run it cleanly

Scoring

How the result works

Land safe objects as close as possible to 3 target marks without touching them. Closest total wins. Touching a target mark cancels that attempt. Format: Round robin.

Example: Land safe objects as close as possible to 3 target marks without touching them. Closest total wins.

Host tip

Keep it clean

Moving the start mark or changing score values after play begins. Keep one score card for the full round.

Safety: Keep the target lane and follow-through area clear, retrieve only after the attempt ends, and use venue-safe equipment.

Best for

Who it fits

2-8 who want a 8-25 min round.

Energy

Pace

Medium

Board Skill + Duel

Category Skill Shot

Best for 2-8 who want a 8-25 min round.

Players 2-8

Time 8-25 min

Gear Activity-specific soft props, target, and score note

Space Clear target lane or safe skill station

Energy Medium

Setup Start from Skill + Duel Board and tell the group the activity is Close Call Landing Match.

Twist it

Variations to try

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

Close Call Landing Match also fits these setup-first pages when the group starts from the situation instead of the board.

Hangout games People-only games Backyard games Office break games

Group share

Send the setup

We're playing Close Call Landing Match from Studboards. Land safe objects as close as possible to 3 target marks without touching them. Closest total wins. Fits: Players: 2-8 | Time: 8-25 min | Gear: Activity-specific soft props, target, and score note Safety: Keep the target lane and follow-through area clear, retrieve only after the attempt ends, and use venue-safe equipment. View Idea: https://www.studboards.com/boards/skill-duel/skill-duel-close-call-landing-match.html

Close Call Landing Match

Quick start.