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OFFICIAL RULES & VIDEOS 📖

We explain everything before every single game night, but here is the official rulebook and quick video guide for all 11 of our games. No try-hard vibes, just clean and social play!

⚽Ball Games

Soccer

The beautiful game, social-league style.

FORMAT5v5 Small-Sided
SURFACETurf / Grass
VIBEActive & fun

HOW TO PLAY:

  • •No slide tackles: Strictly banned to keep everyone safe and injury-free.
  • •Substitutions: Rolling substitutions, on-the-fly at the halfway line.
  • •No offsides: Game stays fast and high-scoring.
  • •Fair Play: Respect the referee and opponents. Keep the energy social and fun.
🏐Ball Games

Beach Volleyball

Sand, spikes, and summer vibes.

FORMAT4v4 or 6v6
SURFACESand Court
VIBESun, sand & spikes

HOW TO PLAY:

  • •Three hits max: A team has 3 hits max to return the ball over the net.
  • •No net touches: Any contact with the net during active play is a foul.
  • •Rally scoring: A point is scored on every single serve, regardless of who served.
  • •No open-hand tips: Direct redirection with fingers is not allowed.
🥏Ball Games

Frisbee

Ultimate fun. Zero cleats required.

FORMATNon-Contact Ultimate
SURFACEGrass Field
VIBEAthletic & social

HOW TO PLAY:

  • •No running: Once you catch the disc, you must stop and pivot. You cannot run with the disc.
  • •Endzone scoring: Pass the disc into the opponent's endzone to score a point.
  • •Turnovers: If a pass is dropped, intercepted, or goes out of bounds, the other team takes possession immediately.
  • •Spirit of the Game: Self-officiating is key. Play fair and call fouls honestly.
🏀Ball Games

Basketball

Shoot hoops. Talk trash. Repeat.

FORMAT3v3 Half-Court
SURFACEOutdoor Court
VIBEFast-paced hoops

HOW TO PLAY:

  • •Scoring: 1 point for regular baskets, 2 points from behind the arc.
  • •Check the ball: On all turnovers or made baskets, the ball must be cleared behind the 3-point line.
  • •No heavy contact: Casual pickup atmosphere. Call your own fouls, keep it clean.
  • •Possession: Half-court rule means play restarts with a check-in at the top of the key.
🟡Ball Games

Spikeball

360-degree high-energy pocket trampoline action.

FORMAT2v2 Teams
SURFACEGrass / Sand
VIBEFast & cooperative

HOW TO PLAY:

  • •360-degree play: No boundaries once the ball is served. Players can move anywhere.
  • •Three touches: Teams have up to 3 alternating touches to return the ball onto the net.
  • •No rim hits: If the ball hits the yellow rim directly, it's a point for the other team.
  • •Rally scoring: Played to 21 points, must win by 2.
🎯Bar Games

Cornhole

Bags, boards, bragging rights.

FORMATCo-op / 2v2
SURFACEWood Boards
VIBEBeer in hand

HOW TO PLAY:

  • •Toss target: Toss bean bags underhand at a raised board 8 meters away.
  • •Scoring: 3 points for a bag in the hole, 1 point for a bag on the board.
  • •Cancellation scoring: Points cancel out each round. If Team A gets 6 points and Team B gets 4, Team A adds 2 points (6 - 4).
  • •First to 21 wins: Must reach exactly 21 points at the end of a round.
🏒Bar Games

Shuffleboard

Bar-top curling. With a beer.

FORMAT1v1 or 2v2
SURFACEPolished Table
VIBECasual & smooth

HOW TO PLAY:

  • •Slide weights: Slide metal pucks (weights) down the wooden table into scoring zones.
  • •Scoring: Zone 1, 2, or 3 points based on where the puck rest. Pucks must clear the line.
  • •Hanger: A puck hanging off the extreme edge of the board scores 4 points.
  • •Only the leading puck scores: Only the player with the puck furthest down the board scores in any round.
🎯Bar Games

Darts

Aim small. Win big. Look cool.

FORMATFree-for-all / Teams
SURFACEDartboard Lane
VIBEHigh-focus social

HOW TO PLAY:

  • •Throw line: Stand behind the oche (throw line). No leaning past the line.
  • •3 darts: Players throw 3 darts per turn.
  • •Game Mode (301/501): Subtract your score from 301/501 down to exactly 0.
  • •Cricket/Killer: Hit designated numbers to 'close' them or knock out opponents' lives.
🔴Bar Games

Dodgeball

Duck, dip, dive, dodge, and make friends.

FORMAT6v6 Team Battle
SURFACEIndoor Gym
VIBERetro throwback fun

HOW TO PLAY:

  • •Elimination: Get hit by a thrown ball and you are out. Catch a ball and the thrower is out, plus one teammate returns.
  • •No headshots: Hits above the shoulders do not count and are discouraged.
  • •Boundary lines: Players must stay within the boundary lines unless retrieving a ball.
  • •Shagging: Subs or sideline players can retrieve out-of-bound balls.
🎾Bar Games

Padel

Fast-paced, accessible racket game.

FORMAT2v2 Doubles
SURFACEPadel Court
VIBEActive & social

HOW TO PLAY:

  • •Underhand serve: Serves must be hit underhand at or below waist level.
  • •Bounce & Wall: The ball must bounce once on the opponent's ground before hitting any wall or fence.
  • •Volleys: Volleys are allowed, but you cannot hit the ball directly into the opponent's walls without it bouncing first.
  • •Scoring: Tennis-style scoring (15, 30, 40, Game).
🎳Bar Games

Bowling

Pins, lanes, and custom Playhouse Social Club shirts.

FORMATTeams of 4
SURFACEBowling Lanes
VIBERelaxed drinks & strikes

HOW TO PLAY:

  • •10 frames: Players roll 2 balls per frame to knock down 10 pins.
  • •Strike (X): Knocking down all 10 pins on the first ball. Earns 10 points plus the pins from the next two rolls.
  • •Spare (/): Knocking down all remaining pins on the second ball. Earns 10 points plus the pins from the next single roll.
  • •Gutter ball: Any ball that rolls off the lane into the gutter scores 0.