Polé™ Quick Start Rules

Set up the pole, balance the horn on top, and toss silicone rings to score points and drop the horn.

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Setup

  • Insert the pole into firm ground until stable.
  • Place the horns center-balanced atop the pole.
  • Mark a throwing line: Standard: 10–15 feet from the pole. “Bar Mode” (tight spaces): 6–8 feet. Family Mode: any distance agreed upon.

Basic Flow

  • Standard throwing distance: 10–15 feet from the pole (6–8 feet for tight venues).
  • Players throw in turns; each player gets three rings per turn.
  • Rings must be thrown from behind the line—no stepping over.

Scoring Summary

  • 1 point: Ring hits horns but does NOT stay
  • 3 points: Ring stays hanging on ONE horn ("Single Hook")
  • 5 points: Ring stays hanging across BOTH horns (“Double Hook”)
  • 7 points: Horns tip but land within 1 foot of the pole
  • 10 points: Horns fall and land beyond 1 foot from the pole
  • Automatic Win (or +15 points in longplay mode): Horns flip completely upside-down before hitting the ground (“Matador Flip”)

Winning

  • Classic Mode: First player/team to 21 points wins. Must win by 2.
  • Longplay Mode (for bars / families): Play to 35 points. Matador Flip = +15.
  • Sudden Death Polé (fast play): First to knock off the horns wins. No point system.