official sizes & distances
Mölkky Pin Setup, Throwing Distance & Full Specs
In sanctioned Mölkky the throwing line sits 3.5 meters from the front of the pin cluster, with all 12 numbered pins packed into a tight triangle. Here is the setup drawn to scale.
| Throwing distance | 3.5 m (about 11.5 ft) from the line to the front of the pin cluster (IMO); 3 to 4 m casual |
|---|---|
| Pins | 12 numbered wooden pins (1 to 12), set in a tight triangle to start |
| Skittle | The throwing pin (Mölkky), tossed underhand only |
| Target score | Exactly 50; overshoot and you drop back to 25 |
| Players | 2 or more, individually or in teams |
The 3.5 meter line is the official mark, but Mölkky is happy on any flat patch. Keep the pins genuinely touching at the start; spreading them out is what makes the game tick.
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Set it up, then play
Now that the court is marked, here is everything else for mölkky, the full rules, the gear we recommend, and the master chart of every game's distance.