Ring the Reindeer Antlers – Human Ring Toss Game for Christmas Fun with the Kids!

The only thing missing from this game is a red nose! I so should have thought of that. Oh well…live and learn. Maybe you can add a red nose to your version of this fun game. Come on in and I’ll share the “how to” on this super easy and hilarious Ring the Reindeer Antlers – Human Ring Toss Game for Christmas Fun with the Kids! 

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Reindeer Antler – Human Ring Toss Game

When we are hosting a Christmas party, we like to play fun interactive games like Pass the Prize, Minute to Win It Christmas Games, and Santa Limbo.

Here’s What You’ll Need for Ring the Reindeer Antlers – Human Ring Toss Game

For each team:

• Antler headbands – you can usually find these at the Dollar Store or a large retail store like Walmart or Target.
• Three white pipe cleaners
• Three red pipe cleaners
• optional – *red clown nose

Making the Rings

• To make the rings, twist one red and white pipe cleaner around each other
• Shape the twisted pipe cleaners into a circle
• That’s all you need to do.

Setting Up the Game

• Measure a reasonable distance where the team can line up in front of their reindeer player. This distance should be challenging to throw from but possible.
• Once you have that figured out, place a marker down for the players who are throwing the rings to stand behind. The distance should be even for each team
• Set a chair down for the reindeer to sit in

Quick Tip

Practice throwing the rings to see how far you can throw them. This will help you determine a reasonable distance for teams to stand away from their target reindeer.

How to Play Ring the Antler Human Ring Toss Game

Playing

• Divide teams evenly
• Assign one person from each team to be the reindeer
• The reindeer needs to place the antler headband on their head and sit in a chair provided
• The other players should stand across from them, behind their team’s line
• Optional: Place a red nose on for added cuteness

Typical Ring Toss Game Rules

• Players should start throwing rings toward the antlers
• Let contestants have at least three tries at ringing their teammate’s antlers before the next person in line gets a turn
• Rings count as 2 points for a full ring and 1 point for a ring that is leaning on or touching the antler
• The first team to get to 21 points wins

For each team:

• Pick teams and divide them evenly, with one person chosen as the target reindeer
• The reindeer needs to place the antler headband on their head and sit in a chair
• Optional: Give them a red nose to wear

Here are Standard Ring Toss Rules – feel free to change them up to fit your needs:

• Pick a distance for ringing that is challenging
• To ensure that there is no cheating –  place a marker down for the players who are throwing the rings to stand behind.
• When you’re ready, start throwing rings toward the antlers
• Let contestants have at least three tries at ringing their teammate before the next person in line gets a turn
• Rings count as 2 points for a full ring and 1 point for a ring that is leaning on or touching the antler
• The first team to get to 21 points wins