How To Play Horseshoes

Using chalk or string, mark two foul lines between the spikes. Each line should be three feet in front of the nearest spike. You’ll have to stand behind that line when throwing at the far target.

Split into two teams of one or two people each, and dole out two horseshoes to each side.

The first team stands behind their foul line and pitches – or tosses underhand – both of their horseshoes, trying to get them on or as close to the stake as possible.

When the first team has had their turn, it’s time for team two to try to take the advantage.

Total up your score. There are a few different methods of scoring, but the simplest is to say shoes that land within six inches of the target count for one point each, and “ringers,” or those that land on the stake, count for three. Keep going until someone reaches a preset limit, like 20.