Available Starting May 2026
Mölkky is a fun combination of chance and skill that’s quick to learn and exciting to play! molkkywasher
Take turns to throw the Mölkky skittle to try and knock over various numbered pins. The aim of the game is to score exactly 50 points. But watch out, if you get more than 50, your score will be knocked back down to 25!
Mölkky can be enjoyed in any outdoor space – from your back garden to the local park. Play one-on-one or get a team together – the more the merrier! All ages and fitness levels are welcome.
National Mölkky competitions are held in several countries around the world, and teams even come to Finland every year to compete in the world Mölkky championships.
Setup:
The pins are placed in a formation. For the first game, the throwing order is drawn. In the following games, the throwing order is formed according to the previous game results from lowest to highest score. A throwing line is drawn about 3-4 metres away from the pin formation. Players take turns in scorekeeping (see “Ending the game”).
How to play?
Beginning the game:
First player throws at the grouping and tries to knock over pins. Mölkky is always thrown underhand.
Fallen pin:
A pin is not considered fallen if it is leaning on another pin or on the Mölkky throwing skittle. After a throw, fallen pins are put upright at the place where they fell.
Scoring:
If one pin falls, the score = the number on the pin. When more than one fall, the score = the number of fallen pins.
Ending the game:
If a player misses (has no score) three times in a row, he/she is out of game and acts as the scorekeeper. The game ends when the first player reaches exactly 50 points. If one scores over 50, that players score is lowered to 25.
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