Run the round

How to play Close-Range Soft Target

Step 1

Practice close-range archery safely.

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

2-12 players, about 15-45 min at Safe Range. Pick turns, keep archery scoring visible, stop at target.

Example: Practice close-range archery safely.

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

2-12 who want a 15-45 min round.

Energy

Pace

Low

Board Archery

Category Archery

Best for 2-12 who want a 15-45 min round.

Players 2-12

Time 15-45 min

Gear Bow, foam or blunt arrows, target face, and backstop

Space Supervised range with cold/hot commands

Energy Low

Setup Start from Archery Board and tell the group the activity is Close-Range Soft Target.

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-Range Soft Target also fits these setup-first pages when the group starts from the situation instead of the board.

Family games

Group share

Send the setup

We're playing Close-Range Soft Target from Studboards. Practice close-range archery safely. Fits: Players: 2-12 | Time: 15-45 min | Gear: Bow, foam or blunt arrows, target face, and backstop 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/sports/archery/archery-close-range-soft-target.html

Close-Range Soft Target

Quick start.