Rockbowl

Rockbowl, the national sport of Northudankton, is a test of precision, strategy, and skill. This competitive sport, which originated in the Rockbowl Area of the Duisien District circa 2017, involves players pitching rocks through a designated arch towards a central post, aiming to land as close as possible without making contact. The final score needed to win adjusts with the number of players: it is 13 times the number of players, so a two-player game requires 26 points to win.

Equipment

Key equipment for Rockbowl includes:

• Pitching Arch: Positioned thirteen feet in front of the players' starting line, acting as the gateway for pitched rocks.
• Post: A target marker where players aim their rocks, placed beyond the Pitching Arch.
• Rocks: Standardized rocks provided for gameplay, meeting specific size and weight criteria.

Rules

At the start, players position themselves behind a line 13 feet behind the Pitching Arch. The game unfolds as players pitch rocks towards the Post, aiming for proximity without contact. Scoring is differentiated based on the closeness of the rocks to the Post: in a two-player game, the closest rock scores 2 points, while the second scores 1 point, provided they are not disqualified by fouls or other infractions. A rock that touches the Post incurs a 'Foul,' eliminating any potential points, similar to rocks that fail to clear the Pitching Arch, deemed 'Out of Bounds.'

To ensure fairness and safety, players cannot pitch in front of the starting line, and no pitches are allowed if a player is between the Post and the Pitching Arch.

Game Flow

Players take their turns from the starting line, pitching their rocks through the Arch towards the Post. Points are allocated according to the proximity of each rock to the Post, adhering to the rules above. The game progresses through rounds, with players accumulating points until one reaches the required final score, calculated based on the number of participants.