Bloody Knuckles

Have you ever played the game of Bloody Knuckles?  Or do you just need a refresher in the rules?  

Don't worry!  You've come to the right place!

Players: 2

Equipment: knuckles

Objective: to smash the opponent's knuckles before he or she can pull them out of the way.

Game Play:

1) Player 1 and Player 2 stand facing each other.  

2) Together, they decide who will take the first turn smashing the knuckles of the other player (flipping a coin is a good way to decide this).  

3) Each player makes two fists and places them beside each other with the palms facing towards the ground.  

4) Now, Player 1 butts the knuckles of his or her hands up against the knuckles of Player 2.  

5) When both players are ready, the player whose turn it is (let's say Player 1) has 30 seconds to try to land as many blows on Player 2's knuckles as possible.

6) After 30 seconds, Player 2 gets a 30 second turn to do the same to Player 1.

7) Turns go back and forth until each player has had five turns.

Keeping score:

Each time a player lands a blow to the other player's knuckles, he or she is given a point.  At the end of the game, the player with the most points wins!  Simple!

Helpful tips:

Don't be afraid to bluff!  This makes the game exciting and keeps your opponent nervous and agitated. 

Excessive displays of strength may not be considered sportsmanlike, so use your best judgement!

Happy playing!

Oh... and don't forget... don't ever flinch!

A. Crow