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Mölkky

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description Mölkky Overview

Mölkky is a Finnish outdoor throwing game invented by the company La TuTu in 1996. Players use a wooden pin, known as the mölkky, to attempt to knock down 12 numbered wooden skittles arranged in a specific formation. A player's score for a turn equals the number of pins knocked over, or the number printed on a single pin if only one falls. The objective is to reach exactly 50 points; exceeding this total resets the player's score to 25.

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How do you score in Mölkky?

Players toss a wooden throwing pin to knock over numbered wooden blocks numbered 1 through 12. If a player knocks down one block, they score the number on that block; if they knock down multiple, they score the number of blocks knocked down.

What happens if you go over 50 points in Mölkky?

The exact goal of the game is to reach exactly 50 points to win. If a player throws a score that pushes their total over 50, their score is automatically reset to 25.

What material is the Mölkky game made of?

Mölkky is traditionally crafted from unfinished wood, specifically utilizing materials native to its origin in Finland. The game set consists of 12 numbered pins and one larger throwing skittle.

Who invented the game of Mölkky?

The game was invented in Finland in 1996 by the Finnish company Tuoterengas (now known as Lahti Pelit). It is inspired by a traditional Finnish throwing game called Kyykkä.

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