Mexican Train
Mexican Train is a game played with number dominoes. The object of the game is for a player to play all the dominoes from his or her hand onto one or more chains, or “trains”, emanating from a central hub or “station”.
A version of dominos with lots of laughter!
- Drop in fee $2 per session
- Fridays, view Calendar to see times
- Contact Moira Leishman at 604-840-0600
How to Play
All in good fun!
None of us are very good at carpet bowling despite playing for years, but we do enjoy ourselves.
Goal
Aim for the "jack" ball.
Carpet bowling is played on a 6×30-foot green carpet, using 2 lb. balls that are slightly imperfectly round. Balls are rolled slowly. When they leave the bowler’s hand, they go straight. Then, as they slow, they curve towards the side marked on the ball. The goal is to stop as close as possible to a white “jack” the size of a ping pong ball by aiming towards the jack’s right or left side where it lies at the far end of the carpet.
Teams
Up to four players per side.
Indoor bowls are played in teams of up to four players per side, black balls on one side and brown on the other. Teams are drawn at the start of each meeting, although there tends to be trading around – we’re very informal. If a team has four players, each person bowls twice per end, alternating with the other team. That is, 1A rolls a black ball, followed by 1B rolling brown, then 1A, then 1B, then 2A.
Score
Roll gently for top points.
At the conclusion of each end, the score is determined by the colored ball or balls closest to the jack. Warning: there is a penalty if the jack is knocked off the carpet. Also, you get no extra points for hitting the piano. The key is to roll GENTLY.
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We offer a wide range of activities at the Harmony Hall in Lower Gibsons. All seniors are welcome. Drop in any time and try your first activity for free!