Curling

A team sport in which players slide stones across a sheet of ice towards a target area.

Description

Curling is a team sport in which players slide stones across a sheet of ice towards a target area which is segmented into four concentric circles. Two teams of four players each take turns sliding their stones, with the goal of getting their stones closer to the center of the target than the other team. The team with the most stones closest to the center wins.

Categories: Indoor Games, Team Games

How to Play

• Number of Players Required: Curling is played with two teams of four players each.

• What You’ll Need

• A sheet of ice
• Curling stones
• Brooms
• Sliders
• Scoring equipment

• Gameplay

  1. The game is played on a sheet of ice that is 146 feet long and 15 feet wide.
  2. The target area, called the house, is located at the far end of the ice.
  3. Each team has eight stones.
  4. Players take turns sliding their stones down the ice towards the house.
  5. Players use brooms to sweep the ice in front of their stones to help them slide further.
  6. The team with the most stones closest to the center of the house wins.

Winning Criteria: The team with the most stones closest to the center of the house wins.

Estimated Playtime: A game of curling typically lasts for two to three hours.

Make it Your Own

• You can make curling more challenging by adding obstacles to the ice.
• You can also make the game more fun by playing with different targets.
• You can even make up your own rules!

Ready to Play? Are you ready to play curling?

Safety Note: Curling is a safe sport, but there are some safety precautions that should be taken. Players should wear appropriate clothing and footwear, and they should be aware of the ice conditions. Players should also be careful not to trip or fall on the ice.

Tags: curling, ice sports, team sports