Reindeer Ring Toss Game: Rules and DIY Setup

In Reindeer Ring Toss, players toss rings and try to land them on antlers. It is easy to set up and works well for kids and big family groups.

How to Set Up

1. Make the rings. Cut the middle out of paper plates and keep the rims. You can also use pipe cleaners bent into circles.
2. Make the target. Use an antler headband on a friend, or make a stand with a cardboard tube and paper antlers.
3. Mark a throwing line with tape about 6 feet from the target. Move it closer for little kids.
4. Give each player an equal number of rings.

How to Play

1. The first player stands behind the line with their rings.
2. They toss one ring at a time, trying to land it on the antlers.
3. Count each ring that stays on the antlers.
4. The next player goes. If someone is wearing the antlers, rotate that job after each turn.
5. Play three rounds.

Scoring and Winning

Each ring that lands on an antler scores 1 point. A ring on the nose scores 3. The player with the most points after three rounds wins.

Tips for a Fun Game

• Pick a gentle person to wear the antlers, and tell them to stand still.
• Use soft rings so nobody gets bumped.
• Add a red ball nose for a bonus target.
• Let the wearer wiggle only after all rings are thrown.

Variations

• Little kids: Stand 3 feet away and give every child a prize for each ring.
• Team relay: Teams pass rings down a line and one thrower per team tosses.
• Adults: Add a blindfold for a harder toss.