What I found along the way was an alternative version of Rings called Hookey. The Search for a Modern Ring-BoardĪfter learning about the Irish game of Rings, I began to search for classic ring-boards available online so I could try it out.Īt the very least, it would be a pretty easy game to make, and I wanted to see some examples of nice looking boards to model. We wrote about ringing the bull in this post. This game was originally known as ringing the bull and it has many variations, including a game called Bimini Ring. This is where the ring is attached to a string or rope and swung onto a single hook. Rings is a traditional Irish pub game that goes back centuries, but the concept of tossing rings at hooks is still, well, fun.įor example, many bars now feature some version of a “hook and ring” game. You try to score as many points with each turn. The hooks are numbered 1 – 13 and organized in a specific pattern on the board. This game is also known as “Ring-Board” and the concept is simple: you throw rubber rings at a board with numbered hooks on it. Recently, in our post about traditional pub games to try this winter, we mentioned one of the oldest versions of ring toss called “Rings”.
Ring toss games are some of the oldest bar games around. Need a safer version of darts? Try Hookey, an addictive ring toss game that’s fun for adults and kids.
