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Glow Stick Ring Toss

Lawn-game energy in the dark, with built-in spectacle.

Ages 6–82–4 peopleMedium energy15–30 minMinimal setupCompetitive

What you need

  • A pack of glow-stick necklaces (8–12)
  • Three short stakes or sticks driven into the ground 6–10 feet away

How to play

  1. 1.Activate all glow sticks and connect into rings using their connector caps.
  2. 2.Drive three stakes into the ground at staggered distances. The far stake is worth more points.
  3. 3.Each player gets 4 rings per turn.
  4. 4.Standing behind a marked toss line, players toss rings at the stakes.
  5. 5.Score: 1 point near, 2 points middle, 3 points far. First to 11 wins.

What success looks like

First player to 11 points wins.

Variations

  • Team mode: pairs alternate tosses, share a score.
  • Glow horseshoes: substitute glow rings for horseshoe rules if you have stakes.
  • Timed round: 90 seconds per player, total points scored.

Safety notes

  • Do not toss toward the campfire or the tent.
  • Glow sticks contain a non-toxic but bitter fluid. Discard any cracked rings; do not let young kids chew on them.

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