Ladder Ball

If you are looking for a fun outdoor game that literally everyone from five to ninety-five can play, this is it. Ladder Ball is quickly becoming the outdoor game of choice because of its ability to be packed and transported with very little effort. Most Ladder Ball sets come with a carrying case included. Ladder Ballis perfect for camping, family reunions, summer parties, and out door bar-b-ques. It does not require a large area to play, because the goals can be set up a couple different ways. In fact some manufacturers claim that you can even play indoors, although I wouldn’t recommend it unless you have a large open room.

The story is that Ladder Ball originated with the American cowboys who used split rail fences and their cow wrangling Bolas (Bolos) to play the game. Ladder Ball, also known as Bolo Toss (now you know why) can be played as teams or individually. It is similar to horse shoes, but can be played in the back yard without the wear and tear on your lawn.

The object of the Ladder Ball game is to toss three bolos, which consist of two golf balls connected by nylon string, to the opposite goal trying to wrap them on one of the three bars. Each bar scores different points. Points can either be voided or subtracted if your opponents balls land on the same bar or knock yours off a bar. Play continues until one team reaches the exact score of 21. The wonderful thing about the Ladder Ball is that rules can be easily modified to fit any age or skill level.

If you are looking for fun inexpensive entertainment for most any type of gathering a Ladder Ball game might just be what you are looking for. Give it a try; you may just start a new tradition!