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Thread-the-Gate Roll

Roll a soft ball through a narrow gate without touching either side. Most clean rolls in 8 attempts wins.

Roll a soft ball through a narrow gate without touching either side. Most clean rolls in 8 attempts wins. Final gate is moved after the player calls the line. Format: 1v1 or round robin.

  • BoardSkill + Duel
  • CategorySkill Shot
  • Best for2-8 who want a 8-25 min round.
  • Players2-8
Thread-the-Gate Roll activity preview - Roll a soft ball through a narrow gate without touching either side. Most clean rolls in 8 attempts wins.
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“Roll a soft ball through a narrow gate without touching either side. Most clean rolls in 8 attempts wins.”

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How to play Thread-the-Gate Roll

Step 1

Roll a soft ball through a narrow gate without touching either side. Most clean rolls in 8 attempts wins.

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Guide details

Run it cleanly

Scoring

How the result works

Roll a soft ball through a narrow gate without touching either side. Most clean rolls in 8 attempts wins. Final gate is moved after the player calls the line. Format: 1v1 or round robin.

Example: Roll a soft ball through a narrow gate without touching either side. Most clean rolls in 8 attempts 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 Thread-the-Gate Roll.
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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.
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We're playing Thread-the-Gate Roll from Studboards. Roll a soft ball through a narrow gate without touching either side. Most clean rolls in 8 attempts 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-thread-the-gate-roll.html