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Bank-and-Stop Bowls

Roll off a safe bank and stop inside a marked landing zone. Most clean bank-and-stop rolls wins.

Roll off a safe bank and stop inside a marked landing zone. Most clean bank-and-stop rolls wins. Final roll must finish behind the target line without touching it. Format: Skill ladder.

  • BoardYard Games
  • CategoryBocce + Bowls
  • Best for2-6 who want a 15-40 min round.
  • Players2-6
Bank-and-Stop Bowls activity preview - Roll off a safe bank and stop inside a marked landing zone. Most clean bank-and-stop rolls wins.
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“Roll off a safe bank and stop inside a marked landing zone. Most clean bank-and-stop rolls wins.”

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How to play Bank-and-Stop Bowls

Step 1

Roll off a safe bank and stop inside a marked landing zone. Most clean bank-and-stop rolls wins.

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Guide details

Run it cleanly

Scoring

How the result works

Roll off a safe bank and stop inside a marked landing zone. Most clean bank-and-stop rolls wins. Final roll must finish behind the target line without touching it. Format: Skill ladder.

Example: Roll off a safe bank and stop inside a marked landing zone. Most clean bank-and-stop rolls 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

2-6 who want a 15-40 min round.

Energy

Pace

Medium

Board Yard Games
Category Bocce + Bowls
Best for 2-6 who want a 15-40 min round.
Players 2-6
Time 15-40 min
Gear Activity-specific yard-game equipment, markers, and score note
Space Yard, park, driveway, or open outdoor lane
Energy Medium
Setup Start from Yard Games Board and tell the group the activity is Bank-and-Stop Bowls.
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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 Bank-and-Stop Bowls from Studboards. Roll off a safe bank and stop inside a marked landing zone. Most clean bank-and-stop rolls wins. Fits: Players: 2-6 | Time: 15-40 min | Gear: Activity-specific yard-game equipment, markers, 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/yard-games/yard-games-bank-and-stop-bowls.html