The Game

How Small Table works.

Two sides. One die. Roll across the line, make the catch, and keep the die alive.

01 - Overview

What is Small Table?

Teams of 2 face off across the table and roll a die onto the opposite side. If the die lands clean and isn't caught before it hits the ground, the tossing side scores.

02 - Setup

Basic setup.

Lock the side frames into the tabletop and place the table on any flat surface. Players sit in each corner on the same side of the line as their team. The throwing team starts with the die.

03 - Scoring

How scoring works.

A clean landing on the other side scores if the die isn't caught before it hits the ground. Line shots are fair. Games go to 5, win by 2.

04 - Catching

Catching rules.

One-handed catches only. Bobbles are live, but if the die hits a torso or hits the floor off the table after contact, the throwing side scores.

05 - Specifications

Table dimensions.

Every table uses the same dimensions and layout.

Length24 in
Width14.5 in
Height18 in
SurfaceSealed wood
FrameMatte black PVC frame
Centerline1-inch centerline
06 - Quick-Start

The short version.

  1. 01Set the table on a flat surface. Players sit in each corner on the same side of the line as their team.
  2. 02Throwing team starts with the die.
  3. 03Roll across the line. Clean landings score. Line shots are fair.
  4. 04Catches must be one-handed and made off the table.
  5. 05First to 5 wins. Must win by 2.

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