Knocking over two or more pins scores the number of pins that were knocked over (e.g.Knocking over exactly one pin scores the amount of points that is marked on the respective pin.If the pin rests against an artificial element (cement border, a bench, …) it is considered as knocked down.Ī player can score points in only one of two ways: If a pin is in equilibrium on another pin, the Mölkky or a natural piece of land (tree stump, tree trunk …) it is not considered as knocked down. A pin is only considered knocked down if it has fallen entirely to the ground. The players (or teams) each play in turn, trying to knock down numbered pins by throwing the Mölkky from the launching zone. Pins that were knocked outside of the playing field are stood up again within the playing field, perpendicular to where they landed and at a Mölkky’s length from the border of the playing field. They exist only for practical reasons - to prevent pins from mixing with other games nearby.
These lines are considered to be indicative only, which means they can have no effect on the scoring system as explained above. Each throw must take place from behind the mölkkaari, without touching it. The positioning of the mölkkaari on the ground is trapezoidal (the two lateral pieces are bent 45° toward the players). The mölkkaari consists of four interconnected pieces of wood, each 24cm (9.45 inch) long, 3.2cm (1.26 inch) wide and 1.8cm (0.71 inch) thick. The mölkkaari (see image) is used to delimit the zone from which a player can throw the Mölkky at the numbered pins. This is how during the game the pins get scattered across the playing field. When a pin has been knocked down, it is stood up again (without lifting it off the ground) exactly where it landed, with its the number facing the launching zone. The throwing pin is 22.5cm (8.6inch) long and is also 5.9cm (2.3inch) in diameter.Īt the beginning of a game, the pins are placed 3.50m (11.5 foot) away from the players (see image above for pin formation). The pins are numbered from 1 to 12 on their bevelled part. The 12 numbered pins are 15cm (5.91inch) high, flat at their base and bevelled (45°) at the top.
The Mölkky set and its official dimensionsĪn authentic Mölkky game is made from birch wood. What follows are the rules that have been agreed upon by most of the officially recognized Mölkky associations and federations. Throughout the years, a general consensus has been established on the details of the Mölkky game rules.
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