About the Game of Washers
There are many rumors as to how the game of washers originated. There are theroies that the game dated back to the times of the pioneers. A more popular theory is that the game was created by persons living in rural areas with few recreational resources.
Washers is similar to horseshoes in that you throw an object and try to score points by how close you can get. There are many different versions of the game, from two holes dug into the ground twenty feet apart, open wooden boxes with pvc pipe in the center, to large enclosed boxes with three holes on the top.
There can be 2 washers, 3 washers, 5 washers, and the distances can be 10 to 25 feet depending on the type of game you play. Points can be accumilated by being near the hole/cup, in the hole/cup, etc. Games can go to 11, 15, or 21 points.
Any way you play, the game of washers is a fun laid back game and is ever growing.
For more information regarding washer pitching games, and all other sports games, check out The Virtual Library of Sport.