Rockbowl (Game)

**Rockbowl** is an exciting outdoor game and the national sport of Northudankton. The objective of Rockbowl is to bowl a rock as close as possible to a designated stick on the ground without touching it. The game is played with two or more players who take turns bowling their rocks from a predetermined starting point, aiming to get their rock closest to the stick. The game was first played in 2018 in the Rockbowl Arena in the Duisien District.

## Rockbowl Rulebook (Revised for Set Team Play):

**Objective**: The objective of Rockbowl is to bowl a rock as close as possible to a designated stick standing upright in the ground without touching it. The first team to reach a final score equivalent to 13 times the number of players per team wins the game.

**Equipment**: a. Rocks: Each player must have their own rock to bowl. b. Stick: Place a designated stick upright in the ground, around 20 feet away from the starting point.

Team Formation and Gameplay: a. Teams are split into sets of two. Each set consists of one player from each team. Teams can be as large as needed, but must always have an equal number of players. b. Each team member takes turns against their counterpart in the other team in a round. c. The order of play can be determined by flipping a coin, drawing straws, or any other fair method agreed upon by the teams. d. Players must stand behind the starting point while bowling the rock.

**Bowling Technique**: a. Players can use any underhand bowling technique to propel the rock towards the stick. b. Players must release the rock before crossing the designated line or starting point.

**Scoring**: a. In each set's turn, only the rock closest to the stick without touching it earns a point for their team. If the rock touches the stick, it does not earn a point for that turn. b. After each set has taken their turn in a round, points are tallied to update the team scores. c. In the case of a tie within a set turn, where two rocks from different teams are equidistant from the stick, no points are awarded for that turn. d. The first team to reach a final score equivalent to 13 times the number of players per team wins the overall match.

**Rounds and Matches**: a. The game is played in a series of rounds. Each round involves all sets of challengers (one from each team) taking their turns. b. Teams accumulate points for each round won by their representatives.

**Etiquette and Fair Play**: a. Players should exhibit good sportsmanship and fair play throughout the game. b. Players should not interfere with opponents' throws or intentionally disrupt their concentration. c. Any disputes or rule clarifications should be resolved through discussion and mutual agreement among the players or with the assistance of a referee in professional matches.

**Safety**: a. Players should ensure that the area is clear of obstacles or hazards before throwing their rocks. b. Exercise caution to prevent injury to oneself or others while playing.

*This version of the rulebook takes into account the team size when setting the final score required for victory, creating a flexible game length that adjusts based on the number of players.*

## Rockbowl Rulebook (Revised for Individual Play):

**Objective**: The objective of Rockbowl is to bowl a rock as close as possible to a designated stick standing upright in the ground without touching it. The first player to reach a final score of 13 wins the game.

**Equipment**: a. Rocks: Each player must have their own rock to bowl. b. Stick: Place a designated stick upright in the ground, around 20 feet away from the starting point.

**Gameplay**: a. Any number of players can participate in the game. Each player takes a turn in the round, aiming to get their rock closest to the stick. b. The order of play can be determined by drawing straws, flipping a coin, or any other fair method agreed upon by the players. c. Players must stand behind the starting point while bowling the rock.

**Bowling** **Technique**: a. Players can use any underhand bowling technique to propel the rock towards the stick. b. Players must release the rock before crossing the designated line or starting point.

**Scoring**: a. Only the rock closest to the stick without touching it earns a point for their player. If the rock touches the stick, it does not earn a point for that turn. b. After each player has taken their turn in a round, points are tallied to update the scores. c. In the case of a tie in a turn, where two or more rocks from different players are equidistant from the stick, no points are awarded for that turn. d. The first player to reach a final score of 13 wins the game.

**Rounds** **and** **Matches**: a. The game is played in a series of rounds, with all players taking turns in each round. b. Players accumulate points for each round won.

**Etiquette** **and** **Fair** **Play**: a. Players should exhibit good sportsmanship and fair play throughout the game. b. Players should not interfere with opponents' throws or intentionally disrupt their concentration. c. Any disputes or rule clarifications should be resolved through discussion and mutual agreement among the players.

**Safety**: a. Players should ensure that the area is clear of obstacles or hazards before throwing their rocks. b. Exercise caution to prevent injury to oneself or others while playing.

*This version of the rulebook allows for a dynamic game that can accommodate any number of individual players, not bound by teams or sets. This format retains the same sense of competition and strategic gameplay, but allows for a larger variety of player configurations.*