Hammer that Nail!
(Also known as: Hammerschlagen or Stump)
Contestants each try to smash their own nail nto the tree stump before anyone else. But it's not as easy as it looks!!
A popular Alpine bar game.
How To Play
Step 1.
Firstly, you need to have a section of tree stump with two parallel flat ends. Stand it on one end then carefully tap a 3 inch nail for each contestant into the perimeter of the top.
Step 2.
You will also require a pin hammer like the one shown here.
Step 3.
In turns, the contestants have one swing each to try to bang their nail fully into the stump. IMPORTANT: Only the narrow end of the hammer may be used!!
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First player to sink their nail fully into the stump wins.
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Tips / Variations
This also works as a team relay with one nail per team and one hit per team member.
For drinks parties, add a drink penalty for an air shot (complete miss).
The Details
- Location: Outdoor (or hall)
- Ages: 12-16 years, 18 years or older
- Team: No
- Physical: Yes
- Average Duration: 16-30 minutes
- Cost: £2-£5
- Occasion: Family Party, Adult Party
- Essential Equipment - Other: Tree stump, nails, pin hammer
- Ease to Learn: Very Easy