Archery is a sport that incorporates a bow and arrow and first appeared in the Olympics in 1900. Since that time, many archery games, including field archery and 3-D archery, have been introduced to test the proficiency of archers. As the ability of the archer improves, the scores in archery games also improve. The goal of archery games is to score as many points as possible by hitting the bulls-eye. Scoring games takes concentration, but is relatively simple.
Step 1
Follow the game regulations for shooting arrows. For example, many outdoor 3-D games allow you to shoot two or three arrows at each target; field archery consists of 28 targets with four arrows at each target. Once everyone is finished shooting their arrows, approach the target to score and gather the arrows.
Step 2
Score the arrows based on the rings that the arrows hit. Most archery games use a standard 10-ring target. Each ring on the target is worth three to 12 points. The first two rings on the outside perimeter are white and count for three points. The next two rings, colored black, are worth five points. The fifth and sixth blue rings are worth eight points. The next two rings, colored red, are worth 10 points with the bulls-eye, colored gold, worth 12 points. Points may be different based on individual rules for each organization or league.
Step 3
Add up the score for each arrow. Some games only allow you to score the best arrow while other games will add up the score from the entire group. If an arrow lands on a line between colors, give credit for the higher point value. For example, if the arrow lands on the line between the red ring and the bulls-eye, give credit for 12 points.
Step 4
Continue shooting in each round and at each target until every station on the course is completed. At the end of the course, add up the scores from each round for the final score.
Tips and Warnings
- Arrows that bounce off the target or pass through are also counted. Shoot in a group or have an official score keeper track the points.
- Never shoot at the archery target when someone is scoring the arrows. Always follow range safety regulations.
Things You'll Need
- Score sheet
- Pencil
Member Comments