To begin the game, the Field is placed on a level table or hard (non-ferrous¹) surface between the players. The Pile is then given to the youngest player. This player must choose a Stone from the Pile and place it anywhere on the Field. The Pile is then passed to the player to their left. A player’s turn begins when they take possession of the Pile and ends when passed to the next player.

Each player must, in turn, choose a Stone from the Pile and place it somewhere on the Field.  If in placing the Stone, other Stones shift, spin, or move that is allowed.  Stones that come in contact with each other, fall off the Field, or are touched by a player are called Foul Stones.   During game play it is important to keep the Pile far away from the Field so that the Pile does not cause any Foul Stones.  Any player who causes Foul Stones during their turn by any means loses the game.

A game played with three or more players, there is an option to reverse direction of play by placing a second Stone on a player's turn.

ADVANCED GAME

Each player begins with 20 points. If a player causes Foul Stones, that player must carefully remove them from the Field2. The number of Foul Stones are subtracted from that player’s score then placed back in the Pile and the Pile is passed to the next player. Players are eliminated when their score reaches zero, last player wins.

If the table is non-ferrous, the magnets won't stick to it so it’s a good surface to play on. If you don't have a good surface just put game on top of the box, which should be good enough even if you are on a ferrous table. A placed Stone that does not come in contact with a Foul Stone, but has caused Stones to Foul; does not count against a player’s score and remains on the board. A Stone in hand, that has not yet been placed on the Field and has not become a Fouled Stone, but has caused Foul Stones, does not count against a players score and is returned to the Pile.

1. If the table is non-ferrous, the magnets won't stick to it so it’s a good surface to play on. If you don't have a good surface just put game on top of the box, which should be good enough even if you are on a ferrous table.

2. A placed Stone that does not come in contact with a Foul Stone, but has caused Stones to Foul; does not count against a player’s score and remains on the board. A Stone in hand, that has not yet been placed on the Field and has not become a Fouled Stone, but has caused Foul Stones, does not count against a players score and is returned to the Pile.