![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Each additional plunk is awarded a tally under their name. If the die is thrown into the opposing team’s cup, this is a 'plunk', 'sink' or 'sploosh': the throwing team is awarded one point and the thrower is permitted to sign the table.If the die strikes the cup on a toss, this is a 'plink' (also 'body' or 'ting'): the die is dead and no points can be awarded.Players may not reach over the plane of the table to catch the die. Leaving the chair to catch the die is permitted. Once the die comes in contact with the floor or stops moving, the play is dead and a point is awarded. The die must be caught with one hand (juggling is permitted) but must not be trapped between any surface or body part or a point is awarded. The defending team may catch the die to nullify potential points scored.A point is awarded if the die hits the table and bounces off the defensive (4 feet (1.2 m)) edge of the table without being properly caught.If the opposing team disputes the height, the shot does not count. The die must travel higher than 8 feet (2.4 m) from the ground.The die must be thrown in such a manner that the opposing team does not see the thrower's palm upon release of the die.Players must tap the die or signal with a phrase like “dye up” before tossing to signal the impending throw.One player from each team will roll the die, the team rolling the highest number will be able to choose either side or first toss.The number 5 must be referred to as bizz, the number 7 must be referred to as buzz.The game is played to a particular end score, such as first to five, seven, eleven, or twelve points (win by 2, cap at seven).A cup full of water or beer is to be placed 8 inches (200 mm) from the back, 5 inches (130 mm) from the side, for each player (hand from back, fist from side).The game can be played singles (one vs one), or doubles (two vs two).The official dice used for play is the standard Bicycle die, measuring 5⁄ 8 inch (16 mm). The game uses a standard solo cup (4.75 inches (121 mm) height, 3.75 inches (95 mm) diameter). It is played on a standard sheet of plywood (8 by 4 feet (2.4 by 1.2 m) of at least 1⁄ 2 inch (13 mm) thickness) placed on banquet tables, saw horses or similar objects between 20 and 30 inches (510 and 760 mm). ![]() The Beer Die League website specified the following rules for the game in February 2014, based on a crowdsourced project and research into the history of the game: ![]()
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