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Washer cup ladder yard game

Climb from easy cup shots to harder distances.

Use this when a backyard or tailgate group wants a simple target challenge with a visible comeback path.

  • BoardYard Games
  • CategoryLadder + Ring Toss
  • Best forYard-game groups with washer toss gear.
  • Players2-8
Washer Cup Ladder activity preview - Start close to the washer box and move back one step after each cup hit. Farthest clean hit wins.
Play idea from Yard Games Board.
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Quick start.

“Cup hits clear rungs. Same attempts for everyone, and highest rung wins if time runs out.”

Run the round

How to play Washer Cup Ladder

Step 1

Start from the closest washer line.

Step 2

A cup hit clears the rung.

Step 3

A box landing can count as a retry or partial point by agreement.

Step 4

Rotate players through the ladder.

Guide details

Run it cleanly

Scoring

How the result works

Cleared rungs or washer points are tracked after each turn.

Example: A washer lands in the cup from the middle line, clearing that rung.

Host tip

Keep it clean

Changing cup versus box values during the game. Lock scoring before the first toss.

Safety: Keep the lane clear and use safe distances for the group.

Best for

Who it fits

Yard-game groups with washer toss gear.

Energy

Pace

Medium

Board Yard Games
Category Ladder + Ring Toss
Best for Yard-game groups with washer toss gear.
Players 2-8
Time 10-20 min
Gear Washer boxes or cups and washers
Space Yard or tailgate lane
Energy Medium
Setup Mark distance rungs and decide how many washers each player gets per rung.
Twist it

Variations to try

  • Box landings score 1, cups score 3.
  • Final rung must be cleared twice.
  • Washer Cup Save
  • Target Lane Call
  • Long Roll Tax
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We're playing Washer Cup Ladder from Studboards. A washer toss ladder where cup hits advance players through distance rungs. Fits: Players: 2-8 | Time: 10-20 min | Gear: Washer boxes or cups and washers Safety: Keep the lane clear and use safe distances for the group. View Idea: https://www.studboards.com/boards/yard-games/washer-cup-ladder.html