How to play Ladder Toss

The objective

Your goal is simple: wrap bolas around ladder rungs to score more points than the opponent. This guide uses the most common beginner-friendly rules. Families and groups may agree on variations before starting.

What you need

A ladder-toss target and two sets of bolas.

How to set up

1. Set the ladder on level ground.
2. Mark a safe throwing line and choose teams.

How to play: step by step

1. Players alternate tossing three bolas.
2. The top, middle, and bottom rungs score according to the set's rules.
3. After all throws, count bolas still hanging.
4. Play rounds until a team reaches the target score.

Beginner strategies

• Use a gentle underhand arc.
• Aim consistently for one rung before varying throws.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Throwing while people stand near the ladder.
• Scoring a bola that fell before the round ended.

Frequently asked questions