Ladder Ball games

Use Top Rung Ladder: Rung values must be announced before frame 1.

• Use Top Rung Ladder: Rung values must be announced before frame 1.
• Compatible host: Top Rung Ladder. Use a stable ladder-ball target, three matching bolas in each of two colors and a score sheet. Mark a shared throwing line 15 feet from the ladder and a visible far safety line 6 feet behind it; keep that entire landing area clear. Follow the equipment’s assembly and clearance instructions; relocate if the required clear area is unavailable. Form two sides of one to four people, list each side’s throwers and announce three house frames. One side throws all three bolas underhand, then the other throws its three at the same ladder. Rotate teammates after each toss, continuing the roster across frames. Draw the first side for frame 1, then alternate the starting side. Leave hanging bolas in place until both sides finish; later throws may knock them off. Wait for all motion to stop and a retrieval call before anyone approaches. Clear the ladder between frames. At the end of the complete frame, a bola still hanging by its cord on a rung, with neither ball touching the ground, scores top 3, middle 2 or bottom 1. Count a bola once, using the highest rung supporting it; a fallen, ground-touching, missed or foul toss scores 0. No cancellation or all-three bonus applies unless the activity explicitly adds it. Add the three frame totals; the side with more points wins and equal totals share. This house match uses fixed equal frames, not the manufacturer’s exact-21 game. Selected rule: Read top 3, middle 2, bottom 1 before frame 1; no mid-frame value changes. Use only this selected rule; do not stack other optional twists or the host card’s optional comeback text. Passing never removes later turns. Set ladders on a clear lane away from walkways and grills. One thrower at a time, keep others behind the foul line, never throw bolas toward people, and pause for people crossing the lane. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Rung Value Rule as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Rung Value Rule; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Use Cancellation Classic · Ladder Ball: Same-rung opposing wraps cancel.

• Use Cancellation Classic · Ladder Ball: Same-rung opposing wraps cancel.
• Compatible host: Cancellation Classic · Ladder Ball. Use a stable ladder-ball target, three matching bolas in each of two colors and a score sheet. Mark a shared throwing line 15 feet from the ladder and a visible far safety line 6 feet behind it; keep that entire landing area clear. Follow the equipment’s assembly and clearance instructions; relocate if the required clear area is unavailable. Form two sides of one to four people, list each side’s throwers and announce three house frames. This is the house same-rung cancellation variation. One side throws all three bolas underhand, then the other throws its three at the same ladder. Rotate teammates after each toss, continuing the roster across frames. Draw the first side for frame 1, then alternate the starting side. Leave hanging bolas in place until both sides finish; later throws may knock them off. Wait for all motion to stop and a retrieval call before anyone approaches. Clear the ladder between frames. After both three-bola quotas, count bolas still supported by their cord on a rung with both balls off the ground; count a multi-rung bola once at its highest support. Cancel one opposing pair on that same rung at a time. Each remaining top bola scores 3, middle 2, bottom 1. Example: two red and one blue on top leave red 3; a blue on bottom still scores blue 1. A fallen, ground-touching, missed or foul bola scores 0. Never subtract whole-side totals; no all-three bonus applies. Add the three frame totals; the side with more points wins and equal totals share. This house match uses fixed equal frames, not the manufacturer’s exact-21 game. Selected rule: Cancel opposing pairs only on the same rung after both quotas. Do not subtract one side’s total from the other. Use only this selected rule; do not stack other optional twists or the host card’s optional comeback text. Passing never removes later turns. Set ladders on a clear lane away from walkways and grills. One thrower at a time, keep others behind the foul line, never throw bolas toward people, and pause for people crossing the lane. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Cancellation Rule · Ladder Ball as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Cancellation Rule · Ladder Ball; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Use One-Toss Pressure · Ladder Ball: Each player gets one toss this frame.

• Use One-Toss Pressure · Ladder Ball: Each player gets one toss this frame.
• Compatible host: One-Toss Pressure · Ladder Ball. Use a stable ladder, three bolas in each of two colors, a 15-foot throwing line and a far safety line 6 feet behind the ladder. Keep the whole landing area clear and follow the equipment’s assembly and clearance instructions; relocate if its required clear area is unavailable. Provide score paper. List all individual players, not teams. Use one bola per person per frame on a cleared target and announce three house frames. In fixed order each player takes one toss on a cleared ladder. Score that result, then remove it before the next player. Offer every person one attempt in each of three frames. Check the single bola after it stops: hanging by its cord with both balls clear of the ground scores top 3, middle 2 or bottom 1; count a multi-rung bola once at its highest support. A fallen, ground-touching, missed or foul result is 0. Each player tied for that frame’s highest result receives 1 frame point; others get 0. If all score 0, all share 1. Do not also add rung values to match totals. Most frame points after three equal frames wins; tied totals share. Selected rule: Use this host’s one-attempt-per-player frames and its explicit frame-win points. Do not also add ordinary full-quota totals. Use only this selected rule; do not stack other optional twists or the host card’s optional comeback text. Passing never removes later turns. Set ladders on a clear lane away from walkways and grills. One thrower at a time, keep others behind the foul line, never throw bolas toward people, and pause for people crossing the lane. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score One-Toss Frame · Ladder Ball as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after One-Toss Frame · Ladder Ball; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Use Soft-Toss Only End · Ladder Ball: Final frame requires soft-toss only.

• Use Soft-Toss Only End · Ladder Ball: Final frame requires soft-toss only.
• Compatible host: Soft-Toss Only End · Ladder Ball. Use a stable ladder-ball target, three matching bolas in each of two colors and a score sheet. Mark a shared throwing line 15 feet from the ladder and a visible far safety line 6 feet behind it; keep that entire landing area clear. Follow the equipment’s assembly and clearance instructions; relocate if the required clear area is unavailable. Form two sides of one to four people, list each side’s throwers and announce three house frames. Announce soft, controlled tosses throughout, especially the third and final frame. One side throws all three bolas underhand, then the other throws its three at the same ladder. Rotate teammates after each toss, continuing the roster across frames. Draw the first side for frame 1, then alternate the starting side. Leave hanging bolas in place until both sides finish; later throws may knock them off. Wait for all motion to stop and a retrieval call before anyone approaches. Clear the ladder between frames. A hard overshoot past the far safety line is dead and scores 0; never encourage power to reach a target. Before clearing the final frame, count each side’s clean wraps: a bola supported on exactly one rung with both balls free of the ground and no support from another bola. At the end of the complete frame, a bola still hanging by its cord on a rung, with neither ball touching the ground, scores top 3, middle 2 or bottom 1. Count a bola once, using the highest rung supporting it; a fallen, ground-touching, missed or foul toss scores 0. No cancellation or all-three bonus applies unless the activity explicitly adds it. After three frames, highest total wins. If tied, more clean wraps in the final frame wins; equal counts share. Clean means the stated support test, not a judgment of throwing style. Selected rule: The final frame uses controlled attempts. An overshoot past the fixed boundary is zero; the host’s stated measurable tie test applies, never a judgment of style. Use only this selected rule; do not stack other optional twists or the host card’s optional comeback text. Passing never removes later turns. Set ladders on a clear lane away from walkways and grills. One thrower at a time, keep others behind the foul line, never throw bolas toward people, and pause for people crossing the lane. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Soft-Toss Finale · Ladder Ball as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Soft-Toss Finale · Ladder Ball; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Use Foul-Line Freeze · Ladder Ball: One promptly self-called accidental foul can earn 1, once per person per match.

• Use Foul-Line Freeze · Ladder Ball: One promptly self-called accidental foul can earn 1, once per person per match.
• Compatible host: Foul-Line Freeze · Ladder Ball. Use a stable ladder-ball target, three matching bolas in each of two colors and a score sheet. Mark a shared throwing line 15 feet from the ladder and a visible far safety line 6 feet behind it; keep that entire landing area clear. Follow the equipment’s assembly and clearance instructions; relocate if the required clear area is unavailable. Form two sides of one to four people, list each side’s throwers and announce three house frames. Make the foul line bright and explain it before the first attempt. One side throws all three bolas underhand, then the other throws its three at the same ladder. Rotate teammates after each toss, continuing the roster across frames. Draw the first side for frame 1, then alternate the starting side. Leave hanging bolas in place until both sides finish; later throws may knock them off. Wait for all motion to stop and a retrieval call before anyone approaches. Clear the ladder between frames. Keep both feet behind the marked line at release. A foot-fault attempt scores 0 and is removed after play stops. If it displaced other live pieces and their positions cannot be restored by agreement, replay that entire frame with the same order and quotas; discard the interrupted frame’s score. Never enter the lane during play. At the end of the complete frame, a bola still hanging by its cord on a rung, with neither ball touching the ground, scores top 3, middle 2 or bottom 1. Count a bola once, using the highest rung supporting it; a fallen, ground-touching, missed or foul toss scores 0. No cancellation or all-three bonus applies unless the activity explicitly adds it. For one promptly self-called accidental foul per person per match, add 1 honesty point to that person’s side after applying the foul consequence. Deliberate or repeated faults earn no bonus. Confirm kindly; a safety pause is always free and needs no token. Add the three frame totals; the side with more points wins and equal totals share. This house match uses fixed equal frames, not the manufacturer’s exact-21 game. Selected rule: Apply foul 0 first. Only one promptly self-called accidental foul per person per match can earn honesty 1; deliberate or repeated faults earn none. Use only this selected rule; do not stack other optional twists or the host card’s optional comeback text. Passing never removes later turns. Set ladders on a clear lane away from walkways and grills. One thrower at a time, keep others behind the foul line, never throw bolas toward people, and pause for people crossing the lane. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Foul Honesty Rule · Ladder Ball as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Foul Honesty Rule · Ladder Ball; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Use Rung Measure Challenge: Each side gets one wrap challenge per match.

• Use Rung Measure Challenge: Each side gets one wrap challenge per match.
• Compatible host: Rung Measure Challenge. Use a stable ladder-ball target, three matching bolas in each of two colors and a score sheet. Mark a shared throwing line 15 feet from the ladder and a visible far safety line 6 feet behind it; keep that entire landing area clear. Follow the equipment’s assembly and clearance instructions; relocate if the required clear area is unavailable. Form two sides of one to four people, list each side’s throwers and announce three house frames. Give each side one challenge marker and choose a neutral host to check disputed wraps. One side throws all three bolas underhand, then the other throws its three at the same ladder. Rotate teammates after each toss, continuing the roster across frames. Draw the first side for frame 1, then alternate the starting side. Leave hanging bolas in place until both sides finish; later throws may knock them off. Wait for all motion to stop and a retrieval call before anyone approaches. Clear the ladder between frames. Before clearing a scored frame, a side may spend its marker to challenge a posted hanging-rung call. The host waits for motion to stop, then checks which rung supports the cord and whether either ball touches the ground, without lifting the bola. Apply the observed rule; if a legal score cannot be established, record 0 for that piece. The marker is used once, correct or incorrect. Needed rules/safety explanations and clerical corrections never require it. At the end of the complete frame, a bola still hanging by its cord on a rung, with neither ball touching the ground, scores top 3, middle 2 or bottom 1. Count a bola once, using the highest rung supporting it; a fallen, ground-touching, missed or foul toss scores 0. No cancellation or all-three bonus applies unless the activity explicitly adds it. A challenge that changes a wrong posted call earns that side 1 additional point once; an incorrect challenge earns 0. The corrected underlying score always posts. Add the three frame totals; the side with more points wins and equal totals share. This house match uses fixed equal frames, not the manufacturer’s exact-21 game. Selected rule: Each side has one challenge marker for the entire match, used once whether right or wrong. The host applies the stated observable test. Ordinary corrections and safety explanations remain free. Use only this selected rule; do not stack other optional twists or the host card’s optional comeback text. Passing never removes later turns. Set ladders on a clear lane away from walkways and grills. One thrower at a time, keep others behind the foul line, never throw bolas toward people, and pause for people crossing the lane. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Wrap Challenge Rule as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Wrap Challenge Rule; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Use No Crowding Edge · Ladder Ball: Ladder sides must clear before each toss.

• Use No Crowding Edge · Ladder Ball: Ladder sides must clear before each toss.
• Compatible host: No Crowding Edge · Ladder Ball. Use a stable ladder-ball target, three matching bolas in each of two colors and a score sheet. Mark a shared throwing line 15 feet from the ladder and a visible far safety line 6 feet behind it; keep that entire landing area clear. Follow the equipment’s assembly and clearance instructions; relocate if the required clear area is unavailable. Form two sides of one to four people, list each side’s throwers and announce three house frames. One side throws all three bolas underhand, then the other throws its three at the same ladder. Rotate teammates after each toss, continuing the roster across frames. Draw the first side for frame 1, then alternate the starting side. Leave hanging bolas in place until both sides finish; later throws may knock them off. Wait for all motion to stop and a retrieval call before anyone approaches. Clear the ladder between frames. Before each toss, the host checks that the entire ladder area is clear and everyone except the thrower is behind the line. Do not start until clear; stop again if someone enters. At the end of the complete frame, a bola still hanging by its cord on a rung, with neither ball touching the ground, scores top 3, middle 2 or bottom 1. Count a bola once, using the highest rung supporting it; a fallen, ground-touching, missed or foul toss scores 0. No cancellation or all-three bonus applies unless the activity explicitly adds it. Record 1 shared process point after the whole match’s clear-lane checks are completed. Keep it separate from either side’s competitive total; safety is required even without that point. Add the three frame totals; the side with more points wins and equal totals share. This house match uses fixed equal frames, not the manufacturer’s exact-21 game. Selected rule: The target and its sides must be clear before every attempt. The single shared clear-lane process point never makes mandatory clearance optional. Use only this selected rule; do not stack other optional twists or the host card’s optional comeback text. Passing never removes later turns. Set ladders on a clear lane away from walkways and grills. One thrower at a time, keep others behind the foul line, never throw bolas toward people, and pause for people crossing the lane. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score No Crowding Rule · Ladder Ball as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after No Crowding Rule · Ladder Ball; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Use Comeback Extra Toss · Ladder Ball: Trailing side gets one extra legal finale toss.

• Use Comeback Extra Toss · Ladder Ball: Trailing side gets one extra legal finale toss.
• Compatible host: Comeback Extra Toss · Ladder Ball. Use a stable ladder-ball target, three matching bolas in each of two colors and a score sheet. Mark a shared throwing line 15 feet from the ladder and a visible far safety line 6 feet behind it; keep that entire landing area clear. Follow the equipment’s assembly and clearance instructions; relocate if the required clear area is unavailable. Form two sides of one to four people, list each side’s throwers and announce three house frames. Provide one spare bola in each color. Announce the single comeback exception before play. One side throws all three bolas underhand, then the other throws its three at the same ladder. Rotate teammates after each toss, continuing the roster across frames. Draw the first side for frame 1, then alternate the starting side. Leave hanging bolas in place until both sides finish; later throws may knock them off. Wait for all motion to stop and a retrieval call before anyone approaches. Clear the ladder between frames. At the start of frame 3, record the side strictly trailing after frames 1–2. After both ordinary quotas in frame 3, that side may make one extra toss from the same line before the frame is scored. If tied after frame 2, no extra is given. Rotate to its next rostered player; do not add another extra for each teammate. At the end of the complete frame, a bola still hanging by its cord on a rung, with neither ball touching the ground, scores top 3, middle 2 or bottom 1. Count a bola once, using the highest rung supporting it; a fallen, ground-touching, missed or foul toss scores 0. No cancellation or all-three bonus applies unless the activity explicitly adds it. The extra bola uses the same values and can displace live pieces. Complete the three ordinary equal frames plus the one preannounced trailing-side exception. Highest resulting total wins; ties share. Selected rule: The single extra finale attempt belongs to the side strictly trailing after frame 2. It is the preannounced exception to equal ordinary quotas, not another extra because the twist was selected. Use only this selected rule; do not stack other optional twists or the host card’s optional comeback text. Passing never removes later turns. Set ladders on a clear lane away from walkways and grills. One thrower at a time, keep others behind the foul line, never throw bolas toward people, and pause for people crossing the lane. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Comeback Toss Rule · Ladder Ball as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Comeback Toss Rule · Ladder Ball; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Use Captain Distance Call · Ladder Ball: Captain may call short lane for one frame.

• Use Captain Distance Call · Ladder Ball: Captain may call short lane for one frame.
• Compatible host: Captain Distance Call · Ladder Ball. Use a stable ladder-ball target, three matching bolas in each of two colors and a score sheet. Mark a shared throwing line 15 feet from the ladder and a visible far safety line 6 feet behind it; keep that entire landing area clear. Follow the equipment’s assembly and clearance instructions; relocate if the required clear area is unavailable. Form two sides of one to four people, list each side’s throwers and announce three house frames. Mark an additional short house line 10 feet from the ladder. Use only marks that leave the required clear lane. One side throws all three bolas underhand, then the other throws its three at the same ladder. Rotate teammates after each toss, continuing the roster across frames. Draw the first side for frame 1, then alternate the starting side. Leave hanging bolas in place until both sides finish; later throws may knock them off. Wait for all motion to stop and a retrieval call before anyone approaches. Clear the ladder between frames. Before each frame, its captain calls 15 feet or 10 feet. Both sides use that line for all attempts in that frame. Alternate which side appoints the captain, drawing the first; choose before any attempt and never move a mark mid-frame. At the end of the complete frame, a bola still hanging by its cord on a rung, with neither ball touching the ground, scores top 3, middle 2 or bottom 1. Count a bola once, using the highest rung supporting it; a fallen, ground-touching, missed or foul toss scores 0. No cancellation or all-three bonus applies unless the activity explicitly adds it. Add the three frame totals; the side with more points wins and equal totals share. This house match uses fixed equal frames, not the manufacturer’s exact-21 game. Selected rule: For the selected short-option twist, captains may call the marked shorter house line for frame 2 only; other frames use the ordinary line. Both sides use the same chosen line; do not move marks mid-frame. Use only this selected rule; do not stack other optional twists or the host card’s optional comeback text. Passing never removes later turns. Set ladders on a clear lane away from walkways and grills. One thrower at a time, keep others behind the foul line, never throw bolas toward people, and pause for people crossing the lane. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Short Lane Option · Ladder Ball as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Short Lane Option · Ladder Ball; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Use Blind Draw Order · Ladder Ball: Draw toss order before play.

• Use Blind Draw Order · Ladder Ball: Draw toss order before play.
• Compatible host: Blind Draw Order · Ladder Ball. Use a stable ladder-ball target, three matching bolas in each of two colors and a score sheet. Mark a shared throwing line 15 feet from the ladder and a visible far safety line 6 feet behind it; keep that entire landing area clear. Follow the equipment’s assembly and clearance instructions; relocate if the required clear area is unavailable. Form two sides of one to four people, list each side’s throwers and announce three house frames. Put each side’s names on separate folded slips and draw its complete shooting roster; draw the first side separately. One side throws all three bolas underhand, then the other throws its three at the same ladder. Rotate teammates after each toss, continuing the roster across frames. Draw the first side for frame 1, then alternate the starting side. Leave hanging bolas in place until both sides finish; later throws may knock them off. Wait for all motion to stop and a retrieval call before anyone approaches. Clear the ladder between frames. Keep those drawn rosters through all three frames; no preference redraw after play starts. Mark every offered attempt, including a pass. At the end of the complete frame, a bola still hanging by its cord on a rung, with neither ball touching the ground, scores top 3, middle 2 or bottom 1. Count a bola once, using the highest rung supporting it; a fallen, ground-touching, missed or foul toss scores 0. No cancellation or all-three bonus applies unless the activity explicitly adds it. Give each side 1 process point once when its complete drawn roster has been correctly followed and logged; correct a clerical error before awarding it. Add the three frame totals; the side with more points wins and equal totals share. This house match uses fixed equal frames, not the manufacturer’s exact-21 game. Selected rule: Use the pregame drawn rosters and starting-side rule; do not redraw for preference after play begins. Use only this selected rule; do not stack other optional twists or the host card’s optional comeback text. Passing never removes later turns. Set ladders on a clear lane away from walkways and grills. One thrower at a time, keep others behind the foul line, never throw bolas toward people, and pause for people crossing the lane. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Blind Order Rule · Ladder Ball as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Blind Order Rule · Ladder Ball; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Use Beginner Spot Line · Ladder Ball: New players get one closer spot line.

• Use Beginner Spot Line · Ladder Ball: New players get one closer spot line.
• Compatible host: Beginner Spot Line · Ladder Ball. Use a stable ladder-ball target, three matching bolas in each of two colors and a score sheet. Mark a shared throwing line 15 feet from the ladder and a visible far safety line 6 feet behind it; keep that entire landing area clear. Follow the equipment’s assembly and clearance instructions; relocate if the required clear area is unavailable. Form two sides of one to four people, list each side’s throwers and announce three house frames. Mark a closer house line 10 feet from the ladder, keeping the whole lane clear. One side throws all three bolas underhand, then the other throws its three at the same ladder. Rotate teammates after each toss, continuing the roster across frames. Draw the first side for frame 1, then alternate the starting side. Leave hanging bolas in place until both sides finish; later throws may knock them off. Wait for all motion to stop and a retrieval call before anyone approaches. Clear the ladder between frames. Before play, newcomers may each accept one closer-line marker without explaining ability. Before one of their scheduled attempts they may spend it to use the closer line. Announce before release; other attempts use the ordinary line. Access arrangements and safety pauses do not require the marker. At the end of the complete frame, a bola still hanging by its cord on a rung, with neither ball touching the ground, scores top 3, middle 2 or bottom 1. Count a bola once, using the highest rung supporting it; a fallen, ground-touching, missed or foul toss scores 0. No cancellation or all-three bonus applies unless the activity explicitly adds it. A marked closer-line attempt scores normally; the marker itself adds 0. Add the three frame totals; the side with more points wins and equal totals share. This house match uses fixed equal frames, not the manufacturer’s exact-21 game. Selected rule: Offer each newcomer one announced closer-line attempt, not a whole extra round. Necessary access or safety arrangements never require spending the marker. Use only this selected rule; do not stack other optional twists or the host card’s optional comeback text. Passing never removes later turns. Set ladders on a clear lane away from walkways and grills. One thrower at a time, keep others behind the foul line, never throw bolas toward people, and pause for people crossing the lane. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Beginner Spot Rule · Ladder Ball as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Beginner Spot Rule · Ladder Ball; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Use Final Frame Double · Ladder Ball: Announced final frame scores double.

• Use Final Frame Double · Ladder Ball: Announced final frame scores double.
• Compatible host: Final Frame Double · Ladder Ball. Use a stable ladder-ball target, three matching bolas in each of two colors and a score sheet. Mark a shared throwing line 15 feet from the ladder and a visible far safety line 6 feet behind it; keep that entire landing area clear. Follow the equipment’s assembly and clearance instructions; relocate if the required clear area is unavailable. Form two sides of one to four people, list each side’s throwers and announce three house frames. Before frame 1, label frame 3 as double. One side throws all three bolas underhand, then the other throws its three at the same ladder. Rotate teammates after each toss, continuing the roster across frames. Draw the first side for frame 1, then alternate the starting side. Leave hanging bolas in place until both sides finish; later throws may knock them off. Wait for all motion to stop and a retrieval call before anyone approaches. Clear the ladder between frames. At the end of the complete frame, a bola still hanging by its cord on a rung, with neither ball touching the ground, scores top 3, middle 2 or bottom 1. Count a bola once, using the highest rung supporting it; a fallen, ground-touching, missed or foul toss scores 0. No cancellation or all-three bonus applies unless the activity explicitly adds it. Double each side’s frame-3 rung total. A foul or miss remains 0. Frames 1 and 2 are ordinary; no other multiplier or extra-turn comeback applies. Add the three frame totals; the side with more points wins and equal totals share. This house match uses fixed equal frames, not the manufacturer’s exact-21 game. Selected rule: Double frame 3 once, after ordinary scoring; keep foul/miss0 and equal ordinary quotas. No duplicate multiplier or extra comeback applies. Use only this selected rule; do not stack other optional twists or the host card’s optional comeback text. Passing never removes later turns. Set ladders on a clear lane away from walkways and grills. One thrower at a time, keep others behind the foul line, never throw bolas toward people, and pause for people crossing the lane. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Double Final Rule · Ladder Ball as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Double Final Rule · Ladder Ball; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Use All-Three Rungs Goal: Wrapping three different rungs in one turn scores +2.

• Use All-Three Rungs Goal: Wrapping three different rungs in one turn scores +2.
• Compatible host: All-Three Rungs Goal. Use a stable ladder, three bolas in each of two colors, a 15-foot throwing line and a far safety line 6 feet behind the ladder. Keep the whole landing area clear and follow the equipment’s assembly and clearance instructions; relocate if its required clear area is unavailable. Provide score paper. List individual players and announce three turns of three bolas each, on a cleared target. This is the individual all-three-rungs house challenge, not team cancellation. Give every rostered player three turns of three tosses, alone on a cleared ladder. Score and clear that player’s result before the next person. Take turns in a fixed roster order. Passing adds 0 without losing a later turn. At the end of that player’s complete three-bola turn, a bola still supported by its cord on a rung, with both balls off the ground, scores top 3, middle 2 or bottom 1. Count a multi-rung bola once on its highest supporting rung. A fallen, ground-touching, missed or foul toss scores 0; do not cancel separately played turns. Add the authored house bonus 2 if one legal bola remains on each of three different rungs at the end of that same turn. All three must still hang; touching each rung in sequence is insufficient. Example: 3+2+1 plus 2 gives 8. After three equal individual turns, add each player’s results; highest total wins and ties share. Selected rule: The authored all-three-different-rungs bonus is +2 once per three-bola turn, checked after all throws. Do not replace it with the manufacturer’s different optional bonus. Use only this selected rule; do not stack other optional twists or the host card’s optional comeback text. Passing never removes later turns. Set ladders on a clear lane away from walkways and grills. One thrower at a time, keep others behind the foul line, never throw bolas toward people, and pause for people crossing the lane. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score All-Three Bonus Rule as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after All-Three Bonus Rule; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Use Guard the Middle: Middle rung wraps can be called as guards.

• Use Guard the Middle: Middle rung wraps can be called as guards.
• Compatible host: Guard the Middle. Use a stable ladder-ball target, three matching bolas in each of two colors and a score sheet. Mark a shared throwing line 15 feet from the ladder and a visible far safety line 6 feet behind it; keep that entire landing area clear. Follow the equipment’s assembly and clearance instructions; relocate if the required clear area is unavailable. Form two sides of one to four people, list each side’s throwers and announce three house frames. Before each frame each side may nominate its first bola as the guard. One side throws all three bolas underhand, then the other throws its three at the same ladder. Rotate teammates after each toss, continuing the roster across frames. Draw the first side for frame 1, then alternate the starting side. Leave hanging bolas in place until both sides finish; later throws may knock them off. Wait for all motion to stop and a retrieval call before anyone approaches. Clear the ladder between frames. Aim that bola for a middle-rung wrap that remains after the opponent’s throws; it does not prevent top-rung scoring. Record which bola was called. A later throw may knock it off; check only after all six tosses. At the end of the complete frame, a bola still hanging by its cord on a rung, with neither ball touching the ground, scores top 3, middle 2 or bottom 1. Count a bola once, using the highest rung supporting it; a fallen, ground-touching, missed or foul toss scores 0. No cancellation or all-three bonus applies unless the activity explicitly adds it. A called guard legally hanging on the middle rung at frame end receives its ordinary 2 plus 1 strategy point. A knocked-off or other-rung bola gets no guard bonus; other legal bolas score normally. An uncalled middle wrap scores 2 only. Add the three frame totals; the side with more points wins and equal totals share. This house match uses fixed equal frames, not the manufacturer’s exact-21 game. Selected rule: A called middle guard still hanging after all six throws earns ordinary 2 plus strategy 1; an uncalled middle wrap earns 2 only. It does not stop an opponent scoring on top. Use only this selected rule; do not stack other optional twists or the host card’s optional comeback text. Passing never removes later turns. Set ladders on a clear lane away from walkways and grills. One thrower at a time, keep others behind the foul line, never throw bolas toward people, and pause for people crossing the lane. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Middle Guard Rule as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Middle Guard Rule; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Use Kids Spot Lane · Ladder Ball: Separate shorter kids track on same ladders.

• Use Kids Spot Lane · Ladder Ball: Separate shorter kids track on same ladders.
• Compatible host: Kids Spot Lane · Ladder Ball. Use a stable ladder, three bolas in each of two colors, a 15-foot throwing line and a far safety line 6 feet behind the ladder. Keep the whole landing area clear and follow the equipment’s assembly and clearance instructions; relocate if its required clear area is unavailable. Provide score paper. In an existing mixed-age gathering, run an adult track and a separate adult-supervised shorter track at different times on the same target. Mark the shorter house line 10 feet from the ladder and use equipment suitable for those present. An adult supervises and retrieves; never operate simultaneous lanes. Give each person three three-bola turns and separate score sheets for the two tracks. Give every rostered player three turns of three tosses, alone on a cleared ladder. Score and clear that player’s result before the next person. Take turns in a fixed roster order. Passing adds 0 without losing a later turn. Adults use the ordinary line; children may use the shorter line with help. Keep one clear lane and offer three three-bola turns per person in each track. At the end of that player’s complete three-bola turn, a bola still supported by its cord on a rung, with both balls off the ground, scores top 3, middle 2 or bottom 1. Count a multi-rung bola once on its highest supporting rung. A fallen, ground-touching, missed or foul toss scores 0; do not cancel separately played turns. Keep adult and supervised shorter-track totals separate; no bonus for choosing the adult distance. After each person’s three turns, recognize the highest total within each track separately; equal totals share. Never compare children’s short-line points with adults’ longer-line points. Selected rule: Use the existing supervised shorter family track at a separate time on the same target, with independent winners and no comparison against adults’ longer-line scores. Use only this selected rule; do not stack other optional twists or the host card’s optional comeback text. Passing never removes later turns. Set ladders on a clear lane away from walkways and grills. One thrower at a time, keep others behind the foul line, never throw bolas toward people, and pause for people crossing the lane. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Kids Track Rule · Ladder Ball as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Kids Track Rule · Ladder Ball; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Use Silent Frame · Ladder Ball: One frame uses gestures only.

• Use Silent Frame · Ladder Ball: One frame uses gestures only.
• Compatible host: Silent Frame · Ladder Ball. Use a stable ladder-ball target, three matching bolas in each of two colors and a score sheet. Mark a shared throwing line 15 feet from the ladder and a visible far safety line 6 feet behind it; keep that entire landing area clear. Follow the equipment’s assembly and clearance instructions; relocate if the required clear area is unavailable. Form two sides of one to four people, list each side’s throwers and announce three house frames. Mark frame 2 as the optional quiet frame. One side throws all three bolas underhand, then the other throws its three at the same ladder. Rotate teammates after each toss, continuing the roster across frames. Draw the first side for frame 1, then alternate the starting side. Leave hanging bolas in place until both sides finish; later throws may knock them off. Wait for all motion to stop and a retrieval call before anyone approaches. Clear the ladder between frames. Use gestures in frame 2; continue ordinary communication in frames 1 and 3. Spoken safety or access communication is always allowed. Skip the quiet restriction if needed; this never costs points. At the end of the complete frame, a bola still hanging by its cord on a rung, with neither ball touching the ground, scores top 3, middle 2 or bottom 1. Count a bola once, using the highest rung supporting it; a fallen, ground-touching, missed or foul toss scores 0. No cancellation or all-three bonus applies unless the activity explicitly adds it. Add the three frame totals; the side with more points wins and equal totals share. This house match uses fixed equal frames, not the manufacturer’s exact-21 game. Selected rule: Frame 2 alone uses gestures; safety and access speech is always allowed. Skip the restriction when needed without a penalty. Use only this selected rule; do not stack other optional twists or the host card’s optional comeback text. Passing never removes later turns. Set ladders on a clear lane away from walkways and grills. One thrower at a time, keep others behind the foul line, never throw bolas toward people, and pause for people crossing the lane. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Silent Frame Rule · Ladder Ball as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Silent Frame Rule · Ladder Ball; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Use Team Average Bolas: Match uses team average.

• Use Team Average Bolas: Match uses team average.
• Compatible host: Team Average Bolas. Use a stable ladder, three bolas, a line 15 feet away, a clear landing area and a per-player score sheet. Fix two team rosters before play. Give every rostered player three turns of three tosses, alone on a cleared ladder. Score and clear that player’s result before the next person. Take turns in a fixed roster order. Passing adds 0 without losing a later turn. At the end of that player’s complete three-bola turn, a bola still supported by its cord on a rung, with both balls off the ground, scores top 3, middle 2 or bottom 1. Count a multi-rung bola once on its highest supporting rung. A fallen, ground-touching, missed or foul toss scores 0; do not cancel separately played turns. Keep each person’s three-turn total, add the fixed team’s totals and divide by its roster size. Totals 6 and 12 give average 9. Include rostered people who passed, not only successful players. After each person has had three equal-quota turns, compare team averages. Highest average wins; equal averages share. No unequal extra-turn comeback applies. Selected rule: Use the independent per-person turns and fixed team-size divisor in this host. No cross-turn cancellation or unequal extra attempt applies. Use only this selected rule; do not stack other optional twists or the host card’s optional comeback text. Passing never removes later turns. Set ladders on a clear lane away from walkways and grills. One thrower at a time, keep others behind the foul line, never throw bolas toward people, and pause for people crossing the lane. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Team Average Rule · Ladder Ball as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Team Average Rule · Ladder Ball; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Use Safety Pause Round · Ladder Ball: Safety pauses never cost points.

• Use Safety Pause Round · Ladder Ball: Safety pauses never cost points.
• Compatible host: Safety Pause Round · Ladder Ball. Use a stable ladder-ball target, three matching bolas in each of two colors and a score sheet. Mark a shared throwing line 15 feet from the ladder and a visible far safety line 6 feet behind it; keep that entire landing area clear. Follow the equipment’s assembly and clearance instructions; relocate if the required clear area is unavailable. Form two sides of one to four people, list each side’s throwers and announce three house frames. One side throws all three bolas underhand, then the other throws its three at the same ladder. Rotate teammates after each toss, continuing the roster across frames. Draw the first side for frame 1, then alternate the starting side. Leave hanging bolas in place until both sides finish; later throws may knock them off. Wait for all motion to stop and a retrieval call before anyone approaches. Clear the ladder between frames. Anyone may say stop for a person or hazard near the lane. Pause immediately and make the area safe. An attempt interrupted before release restarts free. If release has occurred, wait for motion to stop: retain a completed undisturbed result, or replay the whole affected frame with its original order if safe play was interrupted and live positions cannot be restored. Never replay a finished miss merely because its result was poor. At the end of the complete frame, a bola still hanging by its cord on a rung, with neither ball touching the ground, scores top 3, middle 2 or bottom 1. Count a bola once, using the highest rung supporting it; a fallen, ground-touching, missed or foul toss scores 0. No cancellation or all-three bonus applies unless the activity explicitly adds it. No point or later turn is deducted for a safety pause. Add the three frame totals; the side with more points wins and equal totals share. This house match uses fixed equal frames, not the manufacturer’s exact-21 game. Selected rule: Anyone can pause for safety without losing points or later turns. Restart an unplayed interrupted attempt; preserve completed undisturbed outcomes and use the host’s full-frame reset only when needed. Use only this selected rule; do not stack other optional twists or the host card’s optional comeback text. Passing never removes later turns. Set ladders on a clear lane away from walkways and grills. One thrower at a time, keep others behind the foul line, never throw bolas toward people, and pause for people crossing the lane. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Pause Free Rule · Ladder Ball as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Pause Free Rule · Ladder Ball; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Use Color Bola Blind Draft: Draft bola colors before play.

• Use Color Bola Blind Draft: Draft bola colors before play.
• Compatible host: Color Bola Blind Draft. Use a stable ladder-ball target, three matching bolas in each of two colors and a score sheet. Mark a shared throwing line 15 feet from the ladder and a visible far safety line 6 feet behind it; keep that entire landing area clear. Follow the equipment’s assembly and clearance instructions; relocate if the required clear area is unavailable. Form two sides of one to four people, list each side’s throwers and announce three house frames. Check that the two color sets have equal counts, size and condition. Put one label for each color in a bag; one captain draws and the other receives the remaining set. One side throws all three bolas underhand, then the other throws its three at the same ladder. Rotate teammates after each toss, continuing the roster across frames. Draw the first side for frame 1, then alternate the starting side. Leave hanging bolas in place until both sides finish; later throws may knock them off. Wait for all motion to stop and a retrieval call before anyone approaches. Clear the ladder between frames. Keep that color ownership throughout the match. No mid-match preference swap; stop to replace damaged gear with matched equipment when needed. At the end of the complete frame, a bola still hanging by its cord on a rung, with neither ball touching the ground, scores top 3, middle 2 or bottom 1. Count a bola once, using the highest rung supporting it; a fallen, ground-touching, missed or foul toss scores 0. No cancellation or all-three bonus applies unless the activity explicitly adds it. Record 1 shared process point once the two sets have been fairly allocated and confirmed; it does not belong to one side’s game total. Add the three frame totals; the side with more points wins and equal totals share. This house match uses fixed equal frames, not the manufacturer’s exact-21 game. Selected rule: Draft matched equipment colors before play and keep ownership. Necessary replacement of damaged equipment is a safety stop, not a preference swap. Use only this selected rule; do not stack other optional twists or the host card’s optional comeback text. Passing never removes later turns. Set ladders on a clear lane away from walkways and grills. One thrower at a time, keep others behind the foul line, never throw bolas toward people, and pause for people crossing the lane. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Color Draft Rule · Ladder Ball as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Color Draft Rule · Ladder Ball; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Use Closest Wrap Duel: Optional frame scores best single wrap only.

• Use Closest Wrap Duel: Optional frame scores best single wrap only.
• Compatible host: Closest Wrap Duel. Use a stable ladder-ball target, three matching bolas in each of two colors and a score sheet. Mark a shared throwing line 15 feet from the ladder and a visible far safety line 6 feet behind it; keep that entire landing area clear. Follow the equipment’s assembly and clearance instructions; relocate if the required clear area is unavailable. Form two sides of one to four people, list each side’s throwers and announce three house frames. Mark each rung’s midpoint with a small dot that does not change its grip and have a ruler ready. One side throws all three bolas underhand, then the other throws its three at the same ladder. Rotate teammates after each toss, continuing the roster across frames. Draw the first side for frame 1, then alternate the starting side. Leave hanging bolas in place until both sides finish; later throws may knock them off. Wait for all motion to stop and a retrieval call before anyone approaches. Clear the ladder between frames. After both three-bola quotas, consider bolas still supported by their cord on a rung with both balls off the ground. Measure along the supporting rung from the centre of the cord to the rung’s marked midpoint; a multi-rung bola uses its highest support. The side with the smallest distance receives 3 for the frame; equally near sides each receive 3. A side with no legal wrap receives 0. Ignore other rung values and piles in this best-single-wrap house game. After three equal frames, most best-wrap points wins; ties share. Selected rule: For this selected optional-frame rule, use the host’s nearest-to-rung-midpoint best-single-wrap scoring in frame 2 only. Frames 1 and 3 count all legal wraps at top 3/middle 2/bottom 1, with no cancellation or other bonus. Announce this mixed scoring before play. Use only this selected rule; do not stack other optional twists or the host card’s optional comeback text. Passing never removes later turns. Set ladders on a clear lane away from walkways and grills. One thrower at a time, keep others behind the foul line, never throw bolas toward people, and pause for people crossing the lane. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Best Wrap Only Rule as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Best Wrap Only Rule; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Use Two-Team Rotation · Ladder Ball: Rotate two teams through equal frames.

• Use Two-Team Rotation · Ladder Ball: Rotate two teams through equal frames.
• Compatible host: Two-Team Rotation · Ladder Ball. Use a stable ladder-ball target, three matching bolas in each of two colors and a score sheet. Mark a shared throwing line 15 feet from the ladder and a visible far safety line 6 feet behind it; keep that entire landing area clear. Follow the equipment’s assembly and clearance instructions; relocate if the required clear area is unavailable. Form two sides of one to four people, list each side’s throwers and announce three house frames. Write each side’s roster in order beside its color. This rotation keeps both sides’ pieces live in the same frame; do not clear the target between teammates. One side throws all three bolas underhand, then the other throws its three at the same ladder. Rotate teammates after each toss, continuing the roster across frames. Draw the first side for frame 1, then alternate the starting side. Leave hanging bolas in place until both sides finish; later throws may knock them off. Wait for all motion to stop and a retrieval call before anyone approaches. Clear the ladder between frames. Keep the next actor marked on each roster, continuing it across frames. Every willing teammate receives an offered attempt before anyone on that side repeats. A pass uses only that offered attempt and never removes a later turn. Both sides always have the same announced frame quota; unequal team sizes need not give each person the same number of attempts. At the end of the complete frame, a bola still hanging by its cord on a rung, with neither ball touching the ground, scores top 3, middle 2 or bottom 1. Count a bola once, using the highest rung supporting it; a fallen, ground-touching, missed or foul toss scores 0. No cancellation or all-three bonus applies unless the activity explicitly adds it. Record a separate cumulative total for each side after each full frame; teammate rotation does not reset earlier points. Finish all three equal-quota frames for both sides. Most cumulative team points wins; equal totals share. Compare sides only after both complete the final frame, not when one temporarily leads. Selected rule: Keep both sides’ pieces live through each ordinary frame and rotate willing teammates in the posted roster. Compare cumulative side totals only after both finish all three equal-quota frames. This is the side-rotation game, not the independent per-person average variation. Use only this selected rule; do not stack other optional twists or the host card’s optional comeback text. Passing never removes later turns. Set ladders on a clear lane away from walkways and grills. One thrower at a time, keep others behind the foul line, never throw bolas toward people, and pause for people crossing the lane. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Two-Team Rotation Rule · Ladder Ball as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Two-Team Rotation Rule · Ladder Ball; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Use Practice Beat Allowed · Ladder Ball: One free practice toss before frame 1.

• Use Practice Beat Allowed · Ladder Ball: One free practice toss before frame 1.
• Compatible host: Practice Beat Allowed · Ladder Ball. Use a stable ladder-ball target, three matching bolas in each of two colors and a score sheet. Mark a shared throwing line 15 feet from the ladder and a visible far safety line 6 feet behind it; keep that entire landing area clear. Follow the equipment’s assembly and clearance instructions; relocate if the required clear area is unavailable. Form two sides of one to four people, list each side’s throwers and announce three house frames. Before the three scored frames, offer each person one free practice toss. One side throws all three bolas underhand, then the other throws its three at the same ladder. Rotate teammates after each toss, continuing the roster across frames. Draw the first side for frame 1, then alternate the starting side. Leave hanging bolas in place until both sides finish; later throws may knock them off. Wait for all motion to stop and a retrieval call before anyone approaches. Clear the ladder between frames. Take practice in roster order with the target cleared between people. A practice result never carries into frame 1. Passing practice leaves all scheduled game turns available. At the end of the complete frame, a bola still hanging by its cord on a rung, with neither ball touching the ground, scores top 3, middle 2 or bottom 1. Count a bola once, using the highest rung supporting it; a fallen, ground-touching, missed or foul toss scores 0. No cancellation or all-three bonus applies unless the activity explicitly adds it. Practice adds 0 and is not a comeback or replacement for a scored attempt. Add the three frame totals; the side with more points wins and equal totals share. This house match uses fixed equal frames, not the manufacturer’s exact-21 game. Selected rule: Offer one unscored practice attempt to every person before frame 1, clear it fully, then begin the announced scored match. Use only this selected rule; do not stack other optional twists or the host card’s optional comeback text. Passing never removes later turns. Set ladders on a clear lane away from walkways and grills. One thrower at a time, keep others behind the foul line, never throw bolas toward people, and pause for people crossing the lane. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Practice Beat Rule · Ladder Ball as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Practice Beat Rule · Ladder Ball; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Use Boundary Respect Round · Ladder Ball: Bolas past the far safety line score 0.

• Use Boundary Respect Round · Ladder Ball: Bolas past the far safety line score 0.
• Compatible host: Boundary Respect Round · Ladder Ball. Use a stable ladder-ball target, three matching bolas in each of two colors and a score sheet. Mark a shared throwing line 15 feet from the ladder and a visible far safety line 6 feet behind it; keep that entire landing area clear. Follow the equipment’s assembly and clearance instructions; relocate if the required clear area is unavailable. Form two sides of one to four people, list each side’s throwers and announce three house frames. One side throws all three bolas underhand, then the other throws its three at the same ladder. Rotate teammates after each toss, continuing the roster across frames. Draw the first side for frame 1, then alternate the starting side. Leave hanging bolas in place until both sides finish; later throws may knock them off. Wait for all motion to stop and a retrieval call before anyone approaches. Clear the ladder between frames. Before each frame the host points out the fixed far safety line without moving it. A bola crossing beyond it is dead and scores 0 even if it rebounds back. Retrieve only after the lane is stopped and cleared. At the end of the complete frame, a bola still hanging by its cord on a rung, with neither ball touching the ground, scores top 3, middle 2 or bottom 1. Count a bola once, using the highest rung supporting it; a fallen, ground-touching, missed or foul toss scores 0. No cancellation or all-three bonus applies unless the activity explicitly adds it. A player promptly acknowledging their own accidental boundary miss may earn 1 honesty point, at most once per person per match. Deliberate or repeated misses earn no bonus; the missed attempt remains 0. Add the three frame totals; the side with more points wins and equal totals share. This house match uses fixed equal frames, not the manufacturer’s exact-21 game. Selected rule: The host points out the fixed boundary once each frame, without shifting it. Beyond-boundary attempts score 0 even if they rebound back. Retrieve only after the lane is stopped. Use only this selected rule; do not stack other optional twists or the host card’s optional comeback text. Passing never removes later turns. Set ladders on a clear lane away from walkways and grills. One thrower at a time, keep others behind the foul line, never throw bolas toward people, and pause for people crossing the lane. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Boundary Zero Rule · Ladder Ball as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Boundary Zero Rule · Ladder Ball; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Use Process Sheet Visible · Ladder Ball: Visible score sheet scores 1 process point.

• Use Process Sheet Visible · Ladder Ball: Visible score sheet scores 1 process point.
• Compatible host: Process Sheet Visible · Ladder Ball. Use a stable ladder-ball target, three matching bolas in each of two colors and a score sheet. Mark a shared throwing line 15 feet from the ladder and a visible far safety line 6 feet behind it; keep that entire landing area clear. Follow the equipment’s assembly and clearance instructions; relocate if the required clear area is unavailable. Form two sides of one to four people, list each side’s throwers and announce three house frames. Draw columns for side, frame 1, frame 2, frame 3, bonuses and total. Place the sheet where both sides can read it; offer a spoken reading too. One side throws all three bolas underhand, then the other throws its three at the same ladder. Rotate teammates after each toss, continuing the roster across frames. Draw the first side for frame 1, then alternate the starting side. Leave hanging bolas in place until both sides finish; later throws may knock them off. Wait for all motion to stop and a retrieval call before anyone approaches. Clear the ladder between frames. Read each frame’s values and bonus entries aloud before posting. Invite corrections before clearing the target; announce any correction to both sides. At the end of the complete frame, a bola still hanging by its cord on a rung, with neither ball touching the ground, scores top 3, middle 2 or bottom 1. Count a bola once, using the highest rung supporting it; a fallen, ground-touching, missed or foul toss scores 0. No cancellation or all-three bonus applies unless the activity explicitly adds it. Award 1 shared process point after both sides can verify the complete sheet. Keep it outside competitive totals; visibility is never a reason to expose private names. Add the three frame totals; the side with more points wins and equal totals share. This house match uses fixed equal frames, not the manufacturer’s exact-21 game. Selected rule: Both sides can see or hear the complete score sheet and announced corrections. Award its one shared process point outside the competitive match total. Use only this selected rule; do not stack other optional twists or the host card’s optional comeback text. Passing never removes later turns. Set ladders on a clear lane away from walkways and grills. One thrower at a time, keep others behind the foul line, never throw bolas toward people, and pause for people crossing the lane. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Process Sheet Rule · Ladder Ball as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Process Sheet Rule · Ladder Ball; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Use Clean Reset Credits · Ladder Ball: Group ladder reset scores 1 shared point.

• Use Clean Reset Credits · Ladder Ball: Group ladder reset scores 1 shared point.
• Compatible host: Clean Reset Credits · Ladder Ball. After play, stop all shooting and offer voluntary jobs: collect bolas, sort equipment and clear the lane. Have the equipment’s storage instructions and containers ready; no competitive match needs to be started to complete this reset. Coil bolas loosely and store them so cords cannot trip anyone; secure the ladder according to its instructions. Work at a comfortable pace. The host checks equipment and floor, invites a safe correction if needed, and reads kind credits for actual help. Record 1 shared point when equipment and the lane are reset; it is separate from the completed match and gives no speed bonus. Everyone shares the win when the space and equipment are reset. Selected rule: Stop all shooting before resetting; safely stack/store the equipment. One completed group reset earns one shared point and kind credits, outside the finished match. Use only this selected rule; do not stack other optional twists or the host card’s optional comeback text. Passing never removes later turns. Set ladders on a clear lane away from walkways and grills. One thrower at a time, keep others behind the foul line, never throw bolas toward people, and pause for people crossing the lane. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Clean Reset Rule · Ladder Ball as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Clean Reset Rule · Ladder Ball; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Use Partner Switch Ladders: Switch partners every two frames.

• Use Partner Switch Ladders: Switch partners every two frames.
• Compatible host: Partner Switch Ladders. Use a stable ladder, three bolas in each of two colors, a 15-foot throwing line and a far safety line 6 feet behind the ladder. Keep the whole landing area clear and follow the equipment’s assembly and clearance instructions; relocate if its required clear area is unavailable. Provide score paper. This partner-switch variation requires four active people. With four, label A, B, C, D and play one six-frame session. With five to eight, number the full roster and announce one session starting with each number: that person and the next three cyclic roster entries become A, B, C, D. For example, in a five-person group session 4 uses people 4, 5, 1, 2. Complete all announced sessions so each person plays four and waits for the same number. This longer rotation can take substantially more time than one ordinary three-frame match; agree on that commitment before starting. One pair throws its three bolas, then the other throws its three. In the first frame of a block, one partner takes two tosses and the other one; reverse this in its second frame. Use AB versus CD for frames 1–2, AC versus BD for 3–4 and AD versus BC for 5–6. Draw the first side for each block’s first frame and reverse it for the second. Score only after both quotas, then retrieve on the host’s clear-lane call and reset. Keep each block’s points with the pair that earned them; never transfer them to a new pair. Log each person’s offered attempts and allow passes without losing later turns. At the end of the complete frame, a bola still hanging by its cord on a rung, with neither ball touching the ground, scores top 3, middle 2 or bottom 1. Count a bola once, using the highest rung supporting it; a fallen, ground-touching, missed or foul toss scores 0. No cancellation or all-three bonus applies unless the activity explicitly adds it. Keep each pair’s two-frame result under that pairing. Each person has the same offered attempts over the six-frame session. Name the higher-scoring pair in each two-frame block; tied pairs share that block. There is no overall pair winner across different partnerships or sessions. Finish the announced equal-session rotation; do not compare a waiting person with an active pair. Selected rule: Four active people are required. Change partners after each two-frame block, preserve scores under the pair that earned them and finish the announced equal-session waiting-group rotation. Use only this selected rule; do not stack other optional twists or the host card’s optional comeback text. Passing never removes later turns. Set ladders on a clear lane away from walkways and grills. One thrower at a time, keep others behind the foul line, never throw bolas toward people, and pause for people crossing the lane. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Partner Switch Rule · Ladder Ball as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Partner Switch Rule · Ladder Ball; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Use Captain Call Values: Captain confirms rung values before frame 1.

• Use Captain Call Values: Captain confirms rung values before frame 1.
• Compatible host: Captain Call Values. Use a stable ladder-ball target, three matching bolas in each of two colors and a score sheet. Mark a shared throwing line 15 feet from the ladder and a visible far safety line 6 feet behind it; keep that entire landing area clear. Follow the equipment’s assembly and clearance instructions; relocate if the required clear area is unavailable. Form two sides of one to four people, list each side’s throwers and announce three house frames. Give the captain a card reading top 3, middle 2, bottom 1. One side throws all three bolas underhand, then the other throws its three at the same ladder. Rotate teammates after each toss, continuing the roster across frames. Draw the first side for frame 1, then alternate the starting side. Leave hanging bolas in place until both sides finish; later throws may knock them off. Wait for all motion to stop and a retrieval call before anyone approaches. Clear the ladder between frames. Before frame 1 the captain points to each rung, reads its value and invites a correction or question. Both sides confirm the same card; no mid-frame value changes. At the end of the complete frame, a bola still hanging by its cord on a rung, with neither ball touching the ground, scores top 3, middle 2 or bottom 1. Count a bola once, using the highest rung supporting it; a fallen, ground-touching, missed or foul toss scores 0. No cancellation or all-three bonus applies unless the activity explicitly adds it. Add 1 shared process point for the completed chart explanation, outside competitive totals; captain status gives no scoring advantage. Add the three frame totals; the side with more points wins and equal totals share. This house match uses fixed equal frames, not the manufacturer’s exact-21 game. Selected rule: Captain reads the posted top 3/middle 2/bottom 1 chart before frame 1. Both sides use it throughout; captain status gives no private value change. Use only this selected rule; do not stack other optional twists or the host card’s optional comeback text. Passing never removes later turns. Set ladders on a clear lane away from walkways and grills. One thrower at a time, keep others behind the foul line, never throw bolas toward people, and pause for people crossing the lane. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Captain Value Rule as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Captain Value Rule; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Use Three-Frame Mini Match · Ladder Ball: Match ends after three frames unless tied.

• Use Three-Frame Mini Match · Ladder Ball: Match ends after three frames unless tied.
• Compatible host: Three-Frame Mini Match · Ladder Ball. Use a stable ladder-ball target, three matching bolas in each of two colors and a score sheet. Mark a shared throwing line 15 feet from the ladder and a visible far safety line 6 feet behind it; keep that entire landing area clear. Follow the equipment’s assembly and clearance instructions; relocate if the required clear area is unavailable. Form two sides of one to four people, list each side’s throwers and announce three house frames. One side throws all three bolas underhand, then the other throws its three at the same ladder. Rotate teammates after each toss, continuing the roster across frames. Draw the first side for frame 1, then alternate the starting side. Leave hanging bolas in place until both sides finish; later throws may knock them off. Wait for all motion to stop and a retrieval call before anyone approaches. Clear the ladder between frames. At the end of the complete frame, a bola still hanging by its cord on a rung, with neither ball touching the ground, scores top 3, middle 2 or bottom 1. Count a bola once, using the highest rung supporting it; a fallen, ground-touching, missed or foul toss scores 0. No cancellation or all-three bonus applies unless the activity explicitly adds it. End after exactly three equal-quota frames. Highest cumulative total wins; ties share. Do not stack an extra comeback or tie frame onto this capped variation. Selected rule: For this selected cap rule, replace the host’s shared-tie endpoint with one full fourth frame only if the lead is tied after three. Both sides receive the same ordinary quota; add it to totals and share any remaining tie. No fifth frame, double multiplier or comeback stacks onto it. Use only this selected rule; do not stack other optional twists or the host card’s optional comeback text. Passing never removes later turns. Set ladders on a clear lane away from walkways and grills. One thrower at a time, keep others behind the foul line, never throw bolas toward people, and pause for people crossing the lane. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Three-Frame Cap Rule · Ladder Ball as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Three-Frame Cap Rule · Ladder Ball; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Use Three-Frame Mini Match · Ladder Ball: Points or stickers only.

• Use Three-Frame Mini Match · Ladder Ball: Points or stickers only.
• Compatible host: Three-Frame Mini Match · Ladder Ball. Use a stable ladder-ball target, three matching bolas in each of two colors and a score sheet. Mark a shared throwing line 15 feet from the ladder and a visible far safety line 6 feet behind it; keep that entire landing area clear. Follow the equipment’s assembly and clearance instructions; relocate if the required clear area is unavailable. Form two sides of one to four people, list each side’s throwers and announce three house frames. One side throws all three bolas underhand, then the other throws its three at the same ladder. Rotate teammates after each toss, continuing the roster across frames. Draw the first side for frame 1, then alternate the starting side. Leave hanging bolas in place until both sides finish; later throws may knock them off. Wait for all motion to stop and a retrieval call before anyone approaches. Clear the ladder between frames. At the end of the complete frame, a bola still hanging by its cord on a rung, with neither ball touching the ground, scores top 3, middle 2 or bottom 1. Count a bola once, using the highest rung supporting it; a fallen, ground-touching, missed or foul toss scores 0. No cancellation or all-three bonus applies unless the activity explicitly adds it. End after exactly three equal-quota frames. Highest cumulative total wins; ties share. Do not stack an extra comeback or tie frame onto this capped variation. Selected rule: Points or stickers only. No gambling. Explain the rule before play and accept a participant’s pass without asking for an explanation. Use only this selected rule; do not stack other optional twists or the host card’s optional comeback text. Passing never removes later turns. Set ladders on a clear lane away from walkways and grills. One thrower at a time, keep others behind the foul line, never throw bolas toward people, and pause for people crossing the lane. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score No Cash Prize Rule · Ladder Ball as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after No Cash Prize Rule · Ladder Ball; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Use Three-Frame Mini Match · Ladder Ball: Passing a turn never reduces future fair turns.

• Use Three-Frame Mini Match · Ladder Ball: Passing a turn never reduces future fair turns.
• Compatible host: Three-Frame Mini Match · Ladder Ball. Use a stable ladder-ball target, three matching bolas in each of two colors and a score sheet. Mark a shared throwing line 15 feet from the ladder and a visible far safety line 6 feet behind it; keep that entire landing area clear. Follow the equipment’s assembly and clearance instructions; relocate if the required clear area is unavailable. Form two sides of one to four people, list each side’s throwers and announce three house frames. One side throws all three bolas underhand, then the other throws its three at the same ladder. Rotate teammates after each toss, continuing the roster across frames. Draw the first side for frame 1, then alternate the starting side. Leave hanging bolas in place until both sides finish; later throws may knock them off. Wait for all motion to stop and a retrieval call before anyone approaches. Clear the ladder between frames. At the end of the complete frame, a bola still hanging by its cord on a rung, with neither ball touching the ground, scores top 3, middle 2 or bottom 1. Count a bola once, using the highest rung supporting it; a fallen, ground-touching, missed or foul toss scores 0. No cancellation or all-three bonus applies unless the activity explicitly adds it. End after exactly three equal-quota frames. Highest cumulative total wins; ties share. Do not stack an extra comeback or tie frame onto this capped variation. Selected rule: A participant may pass any scheduled attempt. It adds 0 but never deducts existing points or removes later fair turns. Mark the offered turn and continue; do not pressure anyone to make a score. Use only this selected rule; do not stack other optional twists or the host card’s optional comeback text. Passing never removes later turns. Set ladders on a clear lane away from walkways and grills. One thrower at a time, keep others behind the foul line, never throw bolas toward people, and pause for people crossing the lane. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Fair Pass Rule · Ladder Ball as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Fair Pass Rule · Ladder Ball; stop at the agreed finish condition.

One announced zone or prompt scores double once.

• One announced zone or prompt scores double once.
• Identify the bonus rung before the first toss. A bola qualifies only if it remains hanging there after settling; apply the one-time double score to that result. One thrower at a time; keep sides clear of the ladders. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Ladder Ball Announced Bonus Zone as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Ladder Ball Announced Bonus Zone; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Everyone gets the same attempt count before totals.

• Everyone gets the same attempt count before totals.
• Extra attempts outside the cap score 0. One thrower at a time; keep sides clear of the ladders. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Ladder Ball Equal Attempt Cap as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Ladder Ball Equal Attempt Cap; stop at the agreed finish condition.

A neutral player verifies disputed results.

• A neutral player verifies disputed results.
• Replay if the group cannot agree. One thrower at a time; keep sides clear of the ladders. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Ladder Ball Neutral Verify Rule as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Ladder Ball Neutral Verify Rule; stop at the agreed finish condition.

One clean reset can restart an interrupted turn.

• One clean reset can restart an interrupted turn.
• Resets never erase safety stops. One thrower at a time; keep sides clear of the ladders. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Ladder Ball Soft Reset Token as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Ladder Ball Soft Reset Token; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Caller, scorer, and starter roles rotate each round.

• Caller, scorer, and starter roles rotate each round.
• Nobody is stuck judging alone. One thrower at a time; keep sides clear of the ladders. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Ladder Ball Role Rotate Call as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Ladder Ball Role Rotate Call; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Any player may choose the lower-impact version first.

• Any player may choose the lower-impact version first.
• Lower-impact completion scores the same. One thrower at a time; keep sides clear of the ladders. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Ladder Ball Low-Impact Option as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Ladder Ball Low-Impact Option; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Passing never reduces future fair turns.

• Passing never reduces future fair turns.
• Celebrate participation. One thrower at a time; keep sides clear of the ladders. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Ladder Ball No-Shame Pass Rule as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Ladder Ball No-Shame Pass Rule; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Bank a clean streak before risking the next attempt.

• Bank a clean streak before risking the next attempt.
• Unbanked misses reset only the current streak. Record the points from verified hanging bolas before making the next toss. A later miss does not cancel the points already banked. One thrower at a time; keep sides clear of the ladders. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Ladder Ball Banked Streak Rule as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Ladder Ball Banked Streak Rule; stop at the agreed finish condition.

First clean legal result of the round earns +1.

• First clean legal result of the round earns +1.
• Must be verified before the next turn. One thrower at a time; keep sides clear of the ladders. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Ladder Ball First Clean Bonus as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Ladder Ball First Clean Bonus; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Boundary breaks score 0 for that attempt.

• Boundary breaks score 0 for that attempt.
• Set boundaries before play. One thrower at a time; keep sides clear of the ladders. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Ladder Ball Boundary Zero Rule as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Ladder Ball Boundary Zero Rule; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Captain names one fair scoring clarification pre-round.

• Captain names one fair scoring clarification pre-round.
• Cannot add unsafe or money rules. One thrower at a time; keep sides clear of the ladders. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Ladder Ball Captain Fair Call as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Ladder Ball Captain Fair Call; stop at the agreed finish condition.

One invited assist is allowed per trailing player.

• One invited assist is allowed per trailing player.
• Assists cannot take over the whole turn. One thrower at a time; keep sides clear of the ladders. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Ladder Ball Partner Assist Cap as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Ladder Ball Partner Assist Cap; stop at the agreed finish condition.

One slow-down call must be honored.

• One slow-down call must be honored.
• No shaming for pace requests. One thrower at a time; keep sides clear of the ladders. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Ladder Ball Tempo Cap Rule as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Ladder Ball Tempo Cap Rule; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Group reset scores 1 shared process point.

• Group reset scores 1 shared process point.
• Leave the space better than found. For the shared reset point, let every bola settle, collect and untangle the bolas, and clear the sides of the ladder before play resumes. One thrower at a time; keep sides clear of the ladders. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Ladder Ball Clean Credits Rule as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Ladder Ball Clean Credits Rule; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Announced final equal-turn set scores double.

• Announced final equal-turn set scores double.
• Fouls still score 0. One thrower at a time; keep sides clear of the ladders. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Ladder Ball Finale Double Cap as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Ladder Ball Finale Double Cap; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Anyone waiting may join the next equal-turn set.

• Anyone waiting may join the next equal-turn set.
• Wait for the next set to add a player; do not interrupt an attempt already in progress. One thrower at a time; keep sides clear of the ladders. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Ladder Ball Open Table Invite as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Ladder Ball Open Table Invite; stop at the agreed finish condition.

A safe miss scores 0; respond without blame.

• A safe miss scores 0; respond without blame.
• Encourage the player as they reset safely for the next attempt. One thrower at a time; keep sides clear of the ladders. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Ladder Ball Soft Landing Rule as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Ladder Ball Soft Landing Rule; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Have two scorers agree on the totals before making them final.

• Have two scorers agree on the totals before making them final.
• If a result is disputed, replay only that attempt. One thrower at a time; keep sides clear of the ladders. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Ladder Ball Dual Scorer Check as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Ladder Ball Dual Scorer Check; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Split players into two skill groups that use the same winning condition.

• Split players into two skill groups that use the same winning condition.
• Recognize the result in each group separately. One thrower at a time; keep sides clear of the ladders. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Ladder Ball Skill Band Split as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Ladder Ball Skill Band Split; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Each side must use only the announced equipment.

• Each side must use only the announced equipment.
• An attempt using equipment outside that allowance scores 0. One thrower at a time; keep sides clear of the ladders. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Ladder Ball Prop Budget Cap as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Ladder Ball Prop Budget Cap; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Each trailing player may receive one coaching tip per set.

• Each trailing player may receive one coaching tip per set.
• The coach gives advice; the player must make the attempt. One thrower at a time; keep sides clear of the ladders. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Ladder Ball Kind Coach Line as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Ladder Ball Kind Coach Line; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Pause the clock once for weather or noise.

• Pause the clock once for weather or noise.
• When play resumes, each side must still have the same number of turns remaining. One thrower at a time; keep sides clear of the ladders. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Ladder Ball Weather Pause Token as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Ladder Ball Weather Pause Token; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Any player may exchange one prompt for a PG option they are more comfortable with.

• Any player may exchange one prompt for a PG option they are more comfortable with.
• The swap does not use up the player's turn. One thrower at a time; keep sides clear of the ladders. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Ladder Ball Consent Prompt Swap as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Ladder Ball Consent Prompt Swap; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Clear the play area completely after play to earn 1 shared process point.

• Clear the play area completely after play to earn 1 shared process point.
• The group loses this bonus if anything unsafe is left behind. One thrower at a time; keep sides clear of the ladders. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Ladder Ball Floor Clear Bonus as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Ladder Ball Floor Clear Bonus; stop at the agreed finish condition.

The trailing side chooses who starts the final set of equal turns.

• The trailing side chooses who starts the final set of equal turns.
• Only the starting order changes; the attempt rules stay the same. One thrower at a time; keep sides clear of the ladders. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Ladder Ball Last Call Equalizer as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Ladder Ball Last Call Equalizer; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Observers may settle one tie by a respectful majority vote.

• Observers may settle one tie by a respectful majority vote.
• Players may decline the vote and replay instead. One thrower at a time; keep sides clear of the ladders. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Ladder Ball Observer Vote Cap as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Ladder Ball Observer Vote Cap; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Announce a water break during the set, then resume scoring after the break.

• Announce a water break during the set, then resume scoring after the break.
• Use the break for water, not to delay play for an advantage. One thrower at a time; keep sides clear of the ladders. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Ladder Ball Hydration Break Mark as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Ladder Ball Hydration Break Mark; stop at the agreed finish condition.

First-time players may discard one foul without score loss.

• First-time players may discard one foul without score loss.
• Shield is once per gathering. One thrower at a time; keep sides clear of the ladders. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Ladder Ball Rookie Shield as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Ladder Ball Rookie Shield; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Winners pass the next starter role to another side.

• Winners pass the next starter role to another side.
• Winners must make this handoff once. One thrower at a time; keep sides clear of the ladders. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Ladder Ball Spotlight Pass as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Ladder Ball Spotlight Pass; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Write one rule clarification on a visible card.

• Write one rule clarification on a visible card.
• Use the written clarification to settle disagreements about the rule during the round. One thrower at a time; keep sides clear of the ladders. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Ladder Ball Memory Note Rule as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Ladder Ball Memory Note Rule; stop at the agreed finish condition.