Rules and Regulations
Waddies is supposed to be fun. Don't take these rules too seriously. But keep in mind that Waddies is a growing community. Adherence to these standard rules will allow you to play in official tournaments and compare yourself to Waddies greats. It's also kind of fun to argue with your friends about the intricacies of the game.
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The Playing Area
Set up the boards facing each other 12 feet apart as shown above. Allow room for competitors to stand on either side of the boards, with plenty of space for throwing motion, beverage placement and celebration dances.
Hot Tip: Errant waddies will roll around and under things. The less stuff in the room, the better. Basements and empty garages are ideal. Especially if people are sleeping nearby. Waddies games get loud during heated disagreements and big wins.
Game Prep
Challenge an opponent to a one-on-one match or better yet, find a partner and take on a pair of rivals. Choose your teammate wisely. A lousy partner could ruin it for you.
For the rest of these rules, we'll assume partner play. If you're playing solo, you simply play for both players on a team, walking back and forth between the boards. It's a great workout, which you could probably use.
Choose your colour of Waddies. Each team gets three Waddies.
Decide who goes first. There's no standard way to do this. Start your own tradition. Maybe the newest player throws first, or youngest, or best looking. Just don't get into a fistfight before the game even begins. We like to toss one waddie and whoever's closest to the hole goes first.
Stand diagonally across from your partner (see above). You'll stay in one spot for the whole game.
Go pee before you start. Grab some snacks and a refill. You’ll need them for what’s about to transpire.
Hot Tip: Try to line up beside an opponent that matches your skill level to keep games interesting. But if you can't and you're the better player, be ruthless.
Gameplay
Toss Waddies from one board to the other, towards where your partner is standing and cheering you on. Alternate shots between you and your opponent. Once all six Waddies have been thrown, your partner and their opponent throw them back, alternating in the same way. It's kind of like the top and bottom of a baseball inning.
Do not let your front foot cross the imaginary line at the front edge of the board. That's a foot foul, bud. Shameful.
Whichever team did not score during the previous round starts the next round. If no one scores, switch. But honestly, if no one scores, give your head a shake.
Scoring
You get three points for sinking a waddie in the hole. It's oh so satisfying. But heads up! If your opponent sinks one on top of yours it cancels it out.
You get one point for every Waddie that's on the board and closer than any of your opponents Waddies. Think curling.
Only one team can score in a round. Waddies in the hole trump Waddies on the board.
Games are played to 21 points. You don't need 21 points exactly. 22 is great. 23 even better. Remember though, you don't score until the round is over.
Hot Tip: If you sink three Waddies in one round AND your opponent sinks none, you score the maximum 9 points and join the elite and elusive Waddies 9 Club. It's like the Hall of Fame for Waddies players. Kind of a big deal.
Example Scoring Scenarios
So let's say you get one in the hole and your opponent gets none. You also have the two closest Waddies on the board. That's 5 points bud! Quality tossing!
Or let's say your opponent sinks one but you have the three closest waddies on the board. Doesn't matter! Your opponents get the 3 points. Do better!
Or let's say you sink two Waddies. You're feeling good because you only need six points for the win. But then your opponent sinks one and has the closest waddie on the board. You get three points only. Tough luck!
Incidental Contact
Any Waddie that touches the ground (or another object) before settling on the board or in the hole is disqualified UNLESS the waddie goes into the hole and bounces out and back on to the board. That's the worst but at least you might still get a point.
You can obviously knock Waddies around with other Waddies. It's a fun part of the game. Be strategic.
Optional Scoring Rule
Some people score two points for a Waddie that is hanging over the hole by at least a finger tip's length. We leave this to your discretion. But decide before you play to avoid violent conflict.
Non-Optional Sportsmanship Rule
Shake hands after the game with each player. Be gracious in victory but grant yourself a few jabs at the losers. You've earned it.