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Basic Rules (Bounce Disc Grid Game)

Objective

Be the first player to get 4 of your discs in a row (horizontal, vertical, or diagonal).

Setup

• Place the board flat on a table.
• Each player chooses a color (Red or Blue).
• Each player keeps their discs stacked on their side of the board.

How to Play

1. Players take turns.
2. On your turn, bounce one disc off the table first, then onto the board in one smooth motion.
3. The disc must:
   • Touch the table first
   • Then land inside a single open circle on the board
4. If the disc lands correctly, it stays there.
5. If the disc:
   • Misses the board
   • Lands outside a circle
   • Bounces more than once on the table
     → Remove it and your turn is over.

Winning

• The first player to connect 4 of their color in a straight line wins.

Optional House Rules (Fun Add-ons)

• Bank Shot Rule: You may bounce off the table and the board edge before landing.
• Steal Rule: If you land in a spot that completes your opponent’s 4-in-a-row, remove one of their discs.
• Trick Shot Round: Both players must bounce from farther back.