Solid wood ringboard scoring case

NEW. Full Competition size ringboard case in solid wood with "Gambling Hall" image. Ideal for Pubs & Clubs.

 

Case is of dark solid wood with Gambling hall motif. Case opens to display Ring board and has area at back of door for scoring. - Similar to a dart board case.

 

Ringboard is made in Ireland (SOLD SEPERATELY)

Case is made in China

 

 

History & Basic Rules

 

The game of Rings has been played for generations in Ireland. Back in the days before television or radio, nearly every house in Ireland had a ring board game hanging on the wall or the back of a door. They were still very common up to about 30 years ago and recently have started a revival particularly in rural pubs.

The game also travelled with Irish emigrants and was taken to the 4 corners of the world.

Up to this day, the game of rings is still played competitively at All Ireland level. Currently, the game is also played in many Pubs around the country.

1.     The minimum throwing distance is 8'- 6" ( 259 cm) from the board and shall be clearly marked on the floor by a line.

2.     The board is mounted on the wall at a height of 76"(193cm)from floor to top of Hook No.2

3.     Only rings hanging on board can be counted in scoring.

4.     All players (team or individual) must play with 6 rings

5.     A team or individual having reached 487 or more, must nominate their finishing number(s). E.G. Score reaches 490. A player can nominate 6+4, 5+5, 7+3, 8+2, 9+1 or 10.

Once the score of 500 exactly is reached, the game is over.